MEGA RED is the new expanded version of the hobby’s best-selling GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS (the RED BOOK), with more pricing in more grades than the regular edition, plus certified population data, more die varieties, and more auction records.
It covers American coinage from colonial times to the modern day―copper tokens and half cents through $20 gold double eagles, plus bullion, commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, significant patterns and medals, error coins, and other collectibles.
It has everything you need to know about U.S. coins:
More than 9,000 items priced
50,000 individual values
up to 13 grades
Thousands of full-color images
More than 15,000 auction records
Plus: Striking and sharpness diagnostics for each coin type
Valuable insight on market conditions
Detailed study of Proofs, including early gold, silver, and copper types
Expanded coverage of pattern coins
In-depth grading instructions by type, with enlarged illustrations
More die varieties in every denomination
Close-ups of rare varieties
The latest numismatic research For the specialist: Expanded coverage of colonial coins and tokens
More background on private and territorial gold pieces
Expanded history and explanation of Philippine/U.S. coinage
Special coverage of tokens and medals, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, and the American Women Quarters™ program
In-depth study of gold $2.50 coins