The cheapest one is probably the Red Book, but it’s just a handbook and can be misleading. Auction prices are much more accurate and they give you an idea of what to expect when buying coins. It’s also a good idea to have a coin inventory log to keep track of your collection.
If you’re interested in rare and high grade circulated coins, you might want to get one of the Dansco or Heritage albums. They’re archival safe and have nice clear vinyl pages. They’re also a bit more expensive than a Red Book or Blue Book, but the extra cost is worth it to have a good long term storage solution.
The coin collecting books walmart is designed to protect your valuable collectibles from dust, scratches and damage with its transparent inner slot design. The album can be used to store all kinds of coins, currency and stamps. The cover is made of PU leather and is soft, durable and smooth. It’s easy to use, with positive-locking D rings and pages that turn smoothly. It’s also expandable and includes 15 archival-safe 20-pocket plastic pages for up to 300 coins in cardboard coin flips (150 assorted) and 10 archival-safe 4-pocket currency pages.