I'm new here. I wanted a few opinions

To expand on this, the Red Book is a reference source for non-pricing data rather than the "most current" information. Pricing data should (in my opinion) be gleaned from existing sales records in every case possible. The Red Book is more for mintages and issue-specific data like "popular" errors.

And yes, any reputable local coin shop should stock them for sale. It's a near-universal standard publication for numismatists.

 

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I'm going to go to the coin shop tomorrow to buy that book. As of now I would like to buy a prestige proof set first. That as of right now. I'm going to do some reading on here.

 

Before you decide on the book, if you have the financial availability, you might consider the big brother book. More book, more cost, but we find it great.

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-United-...1456541482&sr=1-4&keywords=coin+red+book+2016

 

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Plenty of reading and not too much spending at first is good advice. The more knowledgeable you are the better collector you will be. It might take some exploring to decide what stimulates and holds your interest. How much of a challenge as far as cost, and how important completing a set is to you, are also considerations. But really, whether you join the Morgan crowd ( nicely detailed design, some with neat toning, relatively easy to learn to grade, and just tons of coins to look at and chose from ), or a more challenging series ( like the early copper you mentioned ), or something else - ( some of us aren't real structured, I buy a variety of stuff tho' there is something to be said for learning a couple of series really well ) the important thing is too enjoy it! So collect what you like. Lots of different ways to collect coins, none of them wrong. Just be aware that there are many overgraded and overpriced coins out there. So do your homework, ask questions, and looking at lots of coins in PCGS & NGC holders will help you train your eye. Happy Collecting!