A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026 "Red Book"
The Official Red Book® – 79th Edition (2026)
With more than 25 million copies sold, A Guide Book of United States Coins — better known as the Official Red Book® — remains the world’s best-selling coin price guide and numismatic reference.
Completely reimagined and redesigned for its 79th edition, the 2026 Red Book continues the tradition collectors have trusted since 1946. Offering grade-by-grade retail values, historical insights, detailed specifications, high-resolution photography and accurate mintage data, it answers the essential questions:
What’s this coin?
How rare is it?
How much is it worth?
The 2026 edition features more than 2,000 full-colour images and over 32,500 updated prices and auction records covering more than 12,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets and related collectibles.
Explore the full spectrum of American numismatic history, including:
• Colonial and early American coinage
• Federal issues, including modern programs such as American Women quarters, Native American dollars and American Innovation dollars
• Commemoratives, Proof coins and Mint sets
• Territorial gold and Civil War tokens
• Puerto Rican, Philippine and Hawaiian coinage
• Silver, gold, platinum and palladium bullion coins
• Error coins, Patterns and other specialty issues
Educational articles on grading, investing and counterfeit detection make this guide valuable for collectors at every level. Insightful essays on American coinage history, third-party grading and the modern rare-coin market deepen your understanding of what has long been called “the hobby of kings.”
What’s New for 2026
• Over 32,500 coin prices across 12,000+ listings
• Completely redesigned, larger format
• Easier-to-use layout
• New “Fun Fact” spotlights
• Updated research and latest U.S. Mint data
• Market values featuring Greysheet®-based pricing and GSIDSM numbers for integration across Whitman products
Whether you’re just beginning your collecting journey or building an advanced collection, the 79th edition of the Official Red Book® remains the definitive reference for U.S. coins — and an essential companion for every collector.
