So I am a bit late in getting this book. Since this book came out in April of this year I just been waiting for either a price drop or an extra $20 to justify the purchase. I did not expect a major improvement from any other red book but as a collector I could not skip a year, it's a bad habit I am breaking with the 2011 World Coins Book
.A Guide Book of United States Coins 2011: The Official Redbook
the 64th edition is spiral bound is what I bought. While hunting online I saw they have leather bound editions that are $70, journal editions with tabs I assume for recording your own notes, and a professional edition with expanded prices and varieties. Unfortunately I want to see these in person but no local stores have these. Once I saw the Professional edition but I saw no real difference with the regular edition.
What's new?
- 434 pages of less-pastel goodness each section is color coded but they changed it from the last year to a darker motif
- Changed the term "whizzed" to "buffed", this one made me laugh
- Many early coins lost values
- Draped bust images was moved or resized
- Most post-1800 coins have gained value
- Better 2009 Lincoln cents images were added
- Added the 2010 to date Cent
- Added 1824 & 1827 Flat and Pointed Top 1 images for dimes
- Changed 2009 quarters images
- Added a list for the Parks quarters and changed the end date from 2020 to 2021
- Added 1887/6 image for silver dollars
- Sacagawea dollars end in 2008 and a new Native American dollars section was added
- Updated the latest presidential dollars
- More realistic and updated commemorative images
- Better Misstruck and Error chart with the change of number to word references
- Complete elimination of the Significant U.S. Mint Error section
- Free gift final page is back
- Still no explanation of the edge lettering position for dollars although the pictures has them head-side up.
Rare coins went up, most pre-1800 coins went down, and most newer coins gained in value. Format has not changed and they use there limited space wisely.
If you have any of the Red Books from the last few years no need to upgrade just adjust for metal prices.
If you do not own one wait until the 2012 because rumor is it will be out by February.
Do you have a U.S. coin and want to know its book value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.El
1950 10 dollar bill
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1950 A
any possible way of estimating value
tks
10 dollar bill l78832814a 1950 A about 12.00
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Grey Sheet! -But the Red Book is still good!
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Grey Sheet!
ReplyDeleteAgreed but the cost is a bit much for the yearly.
If I have coins that you've said are worth money, where can I sell them? Dealer said, "I'm not into varietals; I'll give you 2.5 cents per wheat penny."
ReplyDeletecoins that you've said are worth money, where can I sell them? Dealer said, "I'm not into varietals; I'll give you 2.5 cents per wheat penny."
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I stopped dealing with dealers years ago.
They'll sell you a rare variety in a second but won't look through yours.
That is why eBay or coin forums are where to sell these days.
Put up good pictures and sell whatever minor variety you have.
$0.03 per wheat cent is better as long as you know there are no good ones.
Hello there. I have bent directed here from Google several times now, and I finally have given up search on a coins worth.
ReplyDeleteI found a Canadian Penny today, from 1943. On the front is a bust of a mans head facing left, and the text reads "Georgivs VI d g rex et ind imp" and on the back, is the typical maple leaf pattern of Canadian pennies. There is a small "KG" printed to th right of the 1943 date.
I've heard people talk about this coin, and they called it a half penny, but they always talked about a sailboat on one side, and I don't have that. Could you tell me the worth? :]
Canadian Penny today, from 1943. On the front is a bust of a mans head facing left, and the text reads "Georgivs VI d g rex et ind imp" and on the back, is the typical maple leaf pattern of Canadian pennies. There is a small "KG" printed to th right of the 1943 date.
ReplyDeleteThis is just a cent from Canada it's about $0.10.
The one with the boat is British and it is a half penny.
Canada did not make half pennies.
Man, Thanksfor your reply yesterday about my BVI gold coin. Another question:
ReplyDeletewhile I am no longer a big fan of them, about 12 yrs. ago I bought (was SOLD - "best deal for the money") 2 gold, graded coins from Swiss America.
Wonder where I stand with these now. Hopefully I'm back to somewhere near what I paid.
1. 1900-S $20 Liberty MS63 pd. $2240
2. 1901 $20 Liberty MS63 pd. $ 995
Thanks,
Wilson
1. 1900-S $20 Liberty MS63 pd. $2240 about $3,250.00
ReplyDelete2. 1901 $20 Liberty MS63 pd. $ 995 about $2,900.00
Thanks very much... I didn't think they had appreciated anywhere near that much - if at all. Wonder why the more common one did so much better!?? Last time I checked at Swiss America ( in '03) I was told the 1900S was worth $1975 replacement and $1,422 Liquidation and the 1901 worth $1010 with Liquidation $720. (they said there was a 28% spread)
ReplyDeleteAny thoughts? The values back then or about the company?
As I have seen you post previously... if I were to want to sell them, is it still your recommendation to use eBay?
Thanks again.
Wilson
Any thoughts? The values back then or about the company?
ReplyDeletePrice of gold and gold coins have skyrocketed due to the economy.
Gold value alone is $1,300 for each coin.
The fact they are graded should get you at $2,500 each at a coin shop
Or $2,000 each at a pawn broker.
eBay is good but these are hot items, maybe a different auction site like Hertiage.
Shops around your area that deal with gold. Try seeing if anyone is buying at an acceptable price.
At least you should get $2,000 for each coin if not then walk away.
Good link...
http://www.coinflation.com/gold_coin_values.html
Whoops forgot to add that Swiss America is not good and the only reason you did well is that the economy is bad and gold is still going up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your answer earlier; now I have a real penny question.
ReplyDeleteI found a 1971 penny that looks like it has a double rim for about 45% of the obverse. A dealer that struck me as lousy anyway just glanced at it and told me that machine shops have tools capable of making things look like that and that he didn't deal in varietals.
It is worth investigating any further, and how would I prove that it WASN'T done by a machine shop if it was worthwhile to do so?
I have a bunch of 72 pennies like that. For some reason Pennies in that date range are oddly thicker than normal years. I have one that is 15% thicker on one end than the other.
ReplyDelete1971 penny that looks like it has a double rim for about 45% of the obverse.
ReplyDeleteDouble rim is such a common error that is has no extra value.
These are known as misaligned dies.
bunch of 72 pennies like that. For some reason Pennies in that date range are oddly thicker than normal years. I have one that is 15% thicker on one end than the other.
ReplyDeleteCommon misaligned die error it has no extra value.
Hello my friend. Me again. I have a coin given to me by my uncle from a LONG time ago, and on it is only the following:
ReplyDelete5c. printed on both sides, it is a dark brown coin. The 5 takes up most of the coin, and the c is a small add-on. My uncle told me it was some sort of "milk coin".
Anyway, could you let me know the value or rarity of such a coin? :D I am assuming it to be American.
5c. printed on both sides, it is a dark brown coin. The 5 takes up most of the coin, and the c is a small add-on. My uncle told me it was some sort of "milk coin"
ReplyDeleteThis is a token but without any pictures or identifying words it is impossible to say.
On average a plain 5 cent token from the 1850 to 1950 is about $0.50.
Where do I find a 2011 Redbook prof edition?
ReplyDeleteWhere do I find a 2011 Redbook prof edition?
ReplyDeleteTry Barnes & Noble that is where I saw one in person and online.
Try Amazon also.
The problem is these are all the first editions the second for 2011 is harder to find.
Try here...
http://www.shopnumismaster.com/product/2011-guide-book-of-u-s--coins-redbook-professional-edition-9780794831585/new
I got a canadian penny that on the front says georgivs vi d: g: rex et ind: imp: and the date on it is 1943 and on the back in very small print says kg.. Can you tell me if it has any value or worth? Thanks
ReplyDeletecanadian penny that on the front says georgivs vi d: g: rex et ind: imp: and the date on it is 1943
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.10
2004 gold Lewis and Clark coin
ReplyDelete2004 gold Lewis and Clark coin
ReplyDeleteNo such thing.
The U.S. only produced a silver Lewis and Clark coin in 2004 and it is clearly marked One Dollar.
Either post a picture somewhere and link it here or describe it in more details.
I will try to load a picture, but for now... It looks like a normal 2004D silver Lewis and Clark nickel, with the boat, but it's gold instead. Ever heard of this?
ReplyDeletenormal 2004D silver Lewis and Clark nickel, with the boat, but it's gold instead.
ReplyDeleteNo need for a picture.
This is a real nickel someone plated with gold.
It has no extra value, the gold is too thin and the coin is now considered damaged.