Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting: An Introduction to the World of Coins

As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you ll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector.

From how to get started in the hobby to how to care for a collection, with full explanations of grading techniques and standards, coin prices, and values, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere.

288 pages Softcover 6x9 inches