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Review Quotes: "I first received the Red Book as Deputy U.S. Treasurer and kept it close during both my terms as U.S. Mint Director. No other book has taught me more about U.S. coinage. Now in its 79th year, it's an essential resource." -David Ryder, 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint Table of Contents: Red Book 2026 Advisory Panel Publisher's Preface Editor's Preface Welcome to Numismatics
Pre-Federal and Federal U.S. Coinage
U.S. Bullion and Related Coinage
United States Pattern Coins Other Issues
Appendices and Reference
Jacket Description/Back: OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD! "I first received the Red Book as Deputy U.S. Treasurer and kept it close during both my terms as U.S. Mint Director. No other book has taught me more about U.S. coinage. Now in its 79th year, it's an essential resource." -- David Ryder, 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint The Guide Book of United States Coins, the world's best-selling price guide and numismatic text, is back and better than ever in a completely redesigned 79th edition. What's this coin? How rare are my coins? How much is my coin worth? Find answers to these popular questions and much more inside. New for 2026:
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