Guide to Vintage Coin Folders and Albums discusses the many specialty coin folders and albums that were produced worldwide from the 1950s through the 1980s. Fully illustrated, this guide describes the folders and albums produced to house the coins of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Fiji, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Guinea, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, the Philippines, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and many more. The only work of its type, Guide to Vintage Coin Folders and Albums is a unique and interesting addition to any numismatic library.

As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the "Red Book") and former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector. From how to get started in the hobby to caring for your collection, with full explanations of grading standards, coin prices, and how to buy and sell, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting-and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere. Book jacket.

Features a complete history of the Lincoln cent with research of events leading up to the production of the Lincoln cent, the engraver and mint officials who designed it, as well as a biography of Abraham Lincoln. David Lange examines all attributes of the most commonly collected coin series to date, including detailed information concerning rare Lincoln cent errors and patterns. Winner of the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild award.

Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader. Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about: Starting and maintaining a collection Coin terminology Grading and authenticating coins Rarity and coin values Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.

-- Colorful illustrations and a detailed look at the first 10 State Quarters -- Fun facts about U.S History and coin collecting -- A page devoted to each state and to the golden Dollar Coin -- An activity section full of games and puzzles -- Coin holders that attach to each state's page

A guide to coin collecting for beginners. Everything from buying tips to coin storage. This title will cover all the basics that beginning collectors need to know.