General Interest Coin Collecting Books
100 Greatest US Coins
by Ron Guth, Jeff Garrett. Beautiful coffee-table book featuring large scale pictures of coins judged to be the top 100 by the Professional Numismatic Guild. Hardcover, 120 pages, 10.5 x 12.5. $29.95
Numismatic Photography
by Mark Goodman. A step-by-step guide to capturing quality images of your coins with your digital camera. Paperback, 7x10, 160 pages. $29.95
Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting
by Bill Fivaz. In this easy-to-use book, Bill Fivaz shares his experience of over 50 years of coin collecting to provide the reader with the information, advice, and skills one needs to have FUN in this popular hobby. Profusely illustrated, signed by the author, 8-1/2 x 11, over 120 pages. $39.95
Coin Collecting For Dummies
by Ron Guth. This "Reference for the Rest of Us" is loaded with excellent information for the novice as well as experienced collectors. Over 370 pages, 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 page size, soft bound. $21.99
The Rare Coin Estate Handbook
by James L. Halperin, R. Steven Ivy and Gregory J. Rohan. The authors explain in great detail, yet very easy to understand, the intricacies of estate planning with numismatics. They do have a lot of experience helping people in this area, so they should be considered highly qualified to produce such a reference. Within the 90+ pages, virtually every aspect of this complex area is covered. 5.5" x 8.5", soft bound. $12.95
Coin Grading Books
How To Grade US Coins
by James L. Halperin. A Step-by-step guide to the grading of uncirculated and proof coins. This book use detailed color and B/W images to explain the importance of eye appeal, strike, luster and surface preservation. 167 pages, 6.5" x 9.5", soft bound. $11.95
NGC Grading Guide for Modern US Coins
by Montgomery and Lange. A guide to modern US coins from the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation. Includes grading tips and census reports. 144 pages, spiral bound. $18.95
Counterfeit Detection
Bill Fivaz's Counterfeit Detection Guide
by Bill Fivaz. This guide highlights genuine characteristics of 23 key-date coins, from the 1856 Flying Eagle cent through the 1928P Peace dollar. 50 pages, 3-1/4 x 5-1/2. One of the most popular books on the subject. $10.00
US Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide
by Bill Fivaz. $19.95
Numismatic Forgery
by Charles M. Larson. Learn how to protect yourself from rare coin forgeries. 6" x 9", paperback, 222 pages. $18.95
Coin Price Guides
A Guide Book of United States Coins - 2010 Red Book
This is the most widely used and referenced numismatic book ever produced. This annual work is a must for every collector. Loaded with detailed history and pricing information. More information is being added every year, so each issue is a must have.
A Guide Book of Modern US Proof Sets
by David Lange. Paperback, 200 pages. $14.95
The Official 2010 Blue Book - Handbook of United States Coins
by Kenneth Bressett. While the Red Book is the guide to retail coin prices, the Blue Book is a guide to average dealer buy prices. Over 200 pages.
The Official 2010 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins
by Marc and Tom Hudgeons. This alternative to the Red Book is packed with numismatic information in addition to more than 16,500 prices and a 30-page chapter on Errors and Varieties by Mike Ellis. $7.99
The Official 2010 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money
This is the companion book to The Blackbook on U.S. Coins and is one of the easiest to use pricing references for US currency. $6.99