Special Whitman Expo Edition in Baltimore, Maryland

Distributor shipments are underway for the all-new and fully reimagined numismatic classic— available in four print formats and eBook to suit every collector's needs.

Whitman unveils the latest editions of two bestselling guides—freshly updated with current prices and new content—plus a brand-new title that delves into the rich coinage from America's gold-rush era like never before.

Numismatists—both professional and amateur—are nothing if not opinionated. And when it comes to the Fairmont Hoard, I've heard a lot of opinions. Some I agree with; others I think are ignorant.

California fractional gold is affordable and one of the most interesting series of coins struck in the United States.

Gold and especially silver has continued to climb, with silver well above the $32 line as I write this column.

Newly updated collector's guide explores U.S. paper money from the 1800s to today with expert market values, detailed images, and the trusted Friedberg Numbering System.

State of the Market: A (Possibly Too-Early) Early Read

The 79th edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins features a bold new redesign and fresh updates, arriving in major U.S. retail outlets this spring.

Since its debut in 1909 the Lincoln Cent has long been one of the most popular series for collectors.

The beauty of the Lincoln Cent's 115-year (and counting) run is that it can be collected by every single level of coin collector.

Welcome to the very first issue of the Red Book Quarterly™!

Now that we have the full postmortem on 2024, the numbers are both historic and provide meaningful insight on what can be expected this year.

I have always felt that it is important to have an idea of what is going on in other collectible markets, and how they interact with and influence the behavior of the rare coin market.

The end of a calendar year gives us the opportunity to look back and evaluate the market.

Colonial currency can be a difficult series to collect, but wise collectors can map their own paths and often assemble an important collection with very little competition.