The 2026 Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins, 79th Edition – The Definitive Grade-by-Grade U.S. Coin Collecting & Retail Price Guide with ... Images for Collectors (Official Red Book®)

If you want a quick, reliable look at the retail value of U.S. coins, the Red Book is still the ultimate resource. The updated 2026 edition features a slightly larger layout that makes it even easier to navigate through listings, mintages, and updated market values. This book is a massive help for anyone new to the hobby who wants to understand exactly what they have in their hands. It breaks down how to identify different coin types, explains what to look for regarding condition, and gives clear historical context. Instead of getting overwhelmed trying to look up confusing data online, you can flip to the correct section in seconds and get a baseline retail value. Whether you inherited a collection, are sorting through pocket change, or just want to verify values on the fly, this guide belongs on every coin collector's desk. Highly recommended!

This is a very interesting book. So much information, regardless of the coins you may be reviewing. Very easy to use and very useful.

Very Good Book with great information

The sparrow binding allows the book to sit perfectly flat on your desk or workstation, keeping your page locked in place while both hands stay free to handle coins and magnifying loupes. If you buy only one coin reference guide this year, this is the one to get.

What am I reviewing? I am evaluating Whitman’s 2026 Coin Guide Red Book Review – Spiral Edition. Immediate impression? This is Extensive; and heavy to lug around, so much so that it’s more of a coffee table or stationary reference book, rather than something can be traveled about with. Describe the book At about (484) pages, this is encyclopedia like; its softcover, not including the rings, measures (6”) x (9”); it is also over x (¾”) thick – it is “not” the (1.3”) referenced in the listing ; this is designed to deliver coin values, images, and grading to aid collectors’ decisions – but it is not an in-depth specialized guide. Weight? This is shockingly heavy, at (1.75) pounds. That does not sound like much, however, consider the average book is about one (1) pound; so, in-hand, it is heavy. Also, for children at what age? This is tailored for children aged 8+ years in age – and of course for adults of all ages. Why was this published? This started out, decades ago as a source for collectors, but now arguably is a bible that serious professionals can use. Copyright date? This book’s copyright year is 2025. Publication date? April 8, 2025. When received? Fall 2025, so several months after publication. Kindle? Yes, it’s available as a Kindle eBook, I ponder whether this would be better, rather than having this massive book. Audiobook? No, it’s “not” available as an Audiobook. Is this available in soft/hardcovers? Yes. Publishing House? Whitman -CDN Publishing, LLC. Was this paper FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified? I see nothing that corroborates such. What is FSC®? Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) certified. It identifies products made from a mix of materials from FSC-certified forests; controlled wood sources that meet FSC standards; and materials that have been recycled – which have a combination of certified and non-certified materials while still adhering to responsible forest management practices. Does this have PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)? Nothing corroborates that this product’s paper was so certified. What is PEFC™? PEFC™ tells me that if this was from eco-friendly wood, that could qualify for PEFC™ certification, it would have been wood that was sourced from certified forests – which follow sustainable forest management practices. Is it fiction? No. Main theme? Numismatics. Published price [on back cover] US $17.95 | CAN $25.95 Best thing I liked about this book? The massive quantity of references to various coins. What did I not care for? How small the print is and the weight of this book [it’s heavy]. Does this have visual appeal? The photos serve as a notable feature of the particular coin under study. The vibrant and dynamic visuals are captivating; it’s all about enhancing the visual educational experience, but again this can be hard to read for sight challenged readers. Room for improvement? The book's broad coverage is excellent, especially when I was seeking detailed information on certain coins. Rating? Based on the totality, I think this a strong four (4) stars, what took this down is the small print and the fact I still need to go online to get the latest prices. I hope my thoughts added a bit of information.

Great book of information. When it comes to value, always realize that it is quoting from the spot silver price of about $40 an ounce, which is way under what it is in 2026, but that would be for any book, so it’s not a detriment, it’s just something you need to consider. Overall, this is a great reference manual. I got the wired bound version and it’s a little difficult to keep all the pages where they will close properly after you use it, but the book and contents themselves are great.

As a beginner coin collector. Learn alot including what to look for/ value. Wish I knew 2027 out after I ordered it, and start use it.

As always- one of the best books to use for coin collecting! Thousands of entries, loads of photos, lots of data about each coin!

Es pequeño ,a mí gusto el 2019 que era grande se veía mejor todo

Perfetto per avere un idea chiara del valore dei vostri dollari da collezione

Fun for kids who are starting to collect

This is a must for any collector, it has a great deal of information, I recommend

Game Changer !!!