![]() It would also cease placing mintmarks on coins in an attempt to discourage collecting. *Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40, unless otherwise noted.īeginning in 1965, the United States Mint would begin making quarters from a 75 percent copper, 25 percent nickel composition. Here’s a glance at how the mintages were spread across the Philadelphia and Denver mints, along with respective values: ![]() The United States Mint responded by pushing out a total of well over 1 billion Washington quarters bearing a 1964 date. With fervor growing over the coming end of the silver Washington quarters, coin collectors and bullion hoarders alike were hanging onto millions of these coins. This was due to the rising price of silver, with a value that exceeded face value of the coins that it was in. Details are at the website of the ANA.1964 was the last year that 90 percent silver Washington quarters would be made for circulation. Manley Numismatic Library, and also receive 10% off all Whitman purchases. As a benefit of membership in the ANA, members can borrow the Red Book (and other Whitman books) for free from the Association’s Dwight N. Whitman Publishing is the Official Supplier of the American Numismatic Association. Archival-quality Whitman folders, albums, cases, and other holders keep collectibles safe and allow them to be shown off to friends and family. The company’s high-quality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of American and world coinage and currency, and teach how to build a great collection. Whitman Publishing is the world’s leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. For more information and to order, visit Whitman Publishing here. Whitman Publishing offers a Large Print Edition and several formats of the regular edition (hardcover spiralbound softcover and spiralbound hardcover). The 73rd edition of the Red Book is available online and at bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. David Bowers, and Editor Emeritus Kenneth Bressett. publishing.įor the 73rd edition, more than 100 professional coin dealers, scholars, and other numismatic experts contributed their knowledge under the direction of Senior Editor Jeff Garrett, Research Editor Q. 24 million copies have been purchased since 1946, making it one of the best-selling nonfiction titles in the history of U.S. coins, tokens, and other numismatic items. About the Guide Book of United States CoinsĪ Guide Book of United States Coins is the world’s most popular annual retail price guide for U.S. Coin collectors consider it “the Bible of the hobby.” The 73rd edition is available now online and at booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, in formats including hardcover, softcover, spiralbound, and Large Print. The Guide Book of United States Coins, popularly known as the “Red Book” for its cover color, has been published since 1946, with more than 24 million copies in print. A living memorial recognizing the sacrifices made in the Marianas Campaign of World War II. ![]() ![]() American Memorial Park, Northern Mariana Islands. ![]()
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