First published in 1942, the Blue Book is the annual reference book that coin collectors across the country look to for the average prices that dealers will pay for their coins. The coin values listed within are compiled from data supplied by more than fifty Contributors around the country, providing by far the most reliable information. 

Contents

Latest average dealer buying pricing for all United States Coins from 1616 to the present, Detailed Photographs of hundreds of actual-sized coins for easy identification, Bullion Table to quickly determine changing values, Complete mintage records, Grading and collecting tips, Important historical information.

The single most useful book you can own to learn the essentials of coin grading, Photograde was designed in 1972 as an official grading guide by the American Numismatic Association. Designed for beginners and advanced graders alike.

Contents

Contains more than 1,000 coin photographs, many enlarged to show details, Obverse and reverse pictures of every grade for every coin listed, Uses easy-to-understand terms and grading descriptions, Includes special chapters on counterfeits and colonial coins, and store coins, Grading standards are approved by the American Numismatic Association. 

American Numismatic Association grading for every United States coin.

Contents

Brief highlights of wear pinpointed for each grade, Easy-to-follow descriptions for thirteen standard conditions, Black and white photographs show progression wear, Easy-to-use guide shows how to grade U.S. coins quickly and accurately, Lists every type of U.S. coin from 1793 to the present, Aspects of grading of all U.S. Coins, Indispensable aid to the proper grading of all U.S. coins, Beginners and advanced collectors will find the text understandable and useful.

The BLACKBOOK guide to U.S. paper money, with more than 6,000 prices listed!

Contents

This wide-ranged source book covers every national note issued from 1861 to 1999 including demand notes national bank notes silver and gold certificates treasure notes and today's federal reserve notes, In addition to national notes, you will find confederate currency error and freak notes and fractional currency of the mid-nineteenth century, Helpful tips from the experts on recognizing valuable notes buying paper money caring for your collection and investing, A glossary of important terms defines what every collector should form "broke bank notes" to "wildcat notes", With hundreds of photographs throughout the listing to make identification of your items a snap.