| Nowadays there are virtually thousands of | | | | Newspapers |
| websites dedicated to coin collecting. Nevertheless, | | | | Coin World and Numismatic News are both |
| there are numerous coin collecting books and | | | | weekly newspapers, online and offline versions, |
| magazines that are available which a fledgling coin | | | | that come jam-packed with the most recent |
| collector will find particularly helpful. Whether you | | | | happenings in the world of coin collecting. For only |
| decide to purchase these publications or subscribe | | | | a couple of bucks you will have access to |
| to the online versions, you will find them essential | | | | up-to-date coin prices, ground breaking deals, |
| while you are establishing your coin collection. | | | | dealer information, reputable coin grading services, |
| Here are a few of the most popular reads: | | | | the list goes on and on. |
| The Red Book | | | | Furthermore, there are numerous ads. where you |
| This book, now in it's 62nd edition, is officially | | | | can look to purchase your coin collecting |
| referred to as 'A Guide Book of United States | | | | accessories such as coin holders, magnifiers and |
| Coins 2009' by R.S. Yeoman, but is usually | | | | loupes, pocket pages, storage boxes, coin tubes |
| referred to as 'The Red Book' due to the red | | | | etc. |
| cover of the book. The price of this book ranges | | | | Clubs |
| from a few dollars for secondhand copies to | | | | With the introduction of the World Wide Web |
| roughly $15 for the new 62nd edition. Published | | | | there are coin clubs springing up all over the |
| annually, it provides a historical account of United | | | | Internet. Coin clubs have been around for tens of |
| States Coins, a first-class outline of common | | | | years, but were more often than not confined to |
| grading factors, appraisals etc. | | | | local towns and cites. Now with the technology |
| A.N.A. | | | | that the Internet provides, professionals and |
| Published by the American Numismatic Association | | | | amateurs alike can now communicate with each |
| (A.N.A.), the 'Official Guide to Coin Grading and | | | | other instantly via Instant Messenger services, |
| Counterfeit Detection', is essential for coin | | | | email etc. |
| collectors. Professionals regard this book as | | | | However, there is a possible downside to Internet |
| must-have for when they are grading coins. | | | | Clubs. Similar to other online ventures, online |
| Anyone purchasing this book will obtain a wealth | | | | shopping, social networking etc., much more of an |
| of practical tips on how to grade their own coin | | | | initial caution is required before committing |
| collections. | | | | yourself to any kind of transaction. Unfortunately, |
| Coinage Magazine | | | | there are those who will try to take advantage |
| The Coinage Magazine is another coin collector's | | | | of people in this manner, but as with all other |
| classic. This magazine has been around since 1964 | | | | online networking services, once you build up a |
| and is filled with valuable articles on coin collecting, | | | | rapport with the person on the other end, all is |
| coin care and much, much more. Professionals and | | | | well. |
| amateurs alike have been, for more than 40 | | | | Thanks to the Internet you are now able to |
| years, using this magazine to discover all you | | | | communicate with other club members all around |
| would wish to know and more about coin | | | | the world, opening up doors to foreign coins, |
| collecting. | | | | which otherwise might never have been possible. |