Coin Collecting Publications

The Internet offers a wealth of information, but sometimes you want to take a look at a book or magazine to get more detailed answers. Whether you’re a beginning collector or an old pro, there are publications about coin collecting and paper currency that can excite you and give you the knowledge you need to succeed.

A basic library of coin collector books will help you begin and grow your collection, learn how to store coins properly, determine a coin’s value, find a good coin dealer or auction house, and much more. Some of these books include “Coin Clinic,” a recurring column in which experts answer frequently asked questions. Others provide vital information on coin grading standards, a subject that is essential to the success of any collector.

Another excellent source of coin collector resources is a local library. Many libraries have a wide selection of books about coin collecting and other topics that you may be interested in, especially if they belong to a county system that shares resources. If your local library doesn’t have the coin book you need, they can often send it to a different location in the county for you to pick up later.

A great resource for those interested in the coin world outside of the United States is Bruce’s Standard Catalog of World Coins, a hefty volume that features photos, descriptions and average prices of coins from around the globe from Colonial times to modern day. There are also a number of publications on world currencies that focus more specifically on one type of coin or monetary system.