Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting: An Introduction to the World of Coins

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 how to care for a collection, with full explanations of grading techniques and standards, coin prices, and values, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting 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.

Inside: - How to get started in the hobby - Mintmarks, rare varieties, and what makes a coin valuable - How to store and display your collection - How to grade and price coins - Where and how to find valuable coins - Identifying counterfeit and altered coins - Unusual coins, tokens, and medals - Silver, gold, and platinum coins - and much more