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Hot (and) Off the Press: All-New Red Book Makes a Splash with Collectors!

The trusted leader in numismatics officially releases the all-new, redesigned and reimagined 2026 Red Book, the hobby’s most iconic reference for U.S. coins.

by Whitman Brands | Published on April 9, 2025

This year’s release of the Red Book features a complete redesign from cover to cover.

Whitman Brands^TM, the industry leader in numismatic literature, storage, and supplies, proudly announces the official release of A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026—the all-new, redesigned, and reimagined edition of the hobby’s most iconic reference book, commonly known as the Red Book. This landmark edition sets a new standard for coin collecting reference guides, incorporating new research, expanded pricing data, and a sleek, user-friendly design that modern collectors and seasoned numismatists alike will appreciate.

“This isn’t just another edition—it’s a true reimagining of what the Red Book can be for today’s collectors,” said John Feigenbaum, Publisher and President/CEO of Whitman Brands. “Whether you’re new to numismatics or a seasoned expert, A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026 is an essential tool that reflects both the heritage and the ever-evolving world of coin collecting.”

For 79 years, the Red Book has been the definitive resource for collectors of U.S. coins, offering historical insights, mintage data, and accurate valuations. The 2026 edition builds upon this legacy with:

A Fresh, Modern Design: Streamlined layout and enhanced graphics make navigating the Red Book easier than ever, with updated images showcasing coins in stunning detail.
Expanded Pricing and Market Analysis: Featuring the latest valuations from top numismatic experts, including auction trends and real-world market performance.
New Research and Discoveries: Incorporating recent findings on U.S. coinage, varieties, and minting history, ensuring collectors have the most up-to-date and authoritative information.
Enhanced Sections for Modern Collectors: Special features on trending series, bullion-related insights, and the evolving nature of the coin collecting hobby.
Comprehensive Coverage: From Colonial and early American coins to the newest U.S. Mint releases, the Red Book remains the most complete guide available.

“Red Book 2026 currently sits atop Amazon’s Hot New Releases list in four different book categories, with pre-orders surpassing the 2024 edition by more than 20%. Industry feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Dawn Burbank, who oversees operations at Whitman’s Alabama distribution and fulfillment center.

Amazon’s Hot New Releases List (Books):

#1 in Antiques & Collectibles
#1, #2, and #3 in Antiques & Collectible Coins & Medals
#1 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides
#1, #2, and #3 Antiques & Collectible Encyclopedias
#5 in Crafts, Hobbies, & Home
#7 in References

The 2026 edition has been meticulously redesigned with the collector in mind. It features a larger 6" x 9" format, an intuitive layout, and over 32,500 market values in up to nine grades for more than 12,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles. For the first time, pricing is based on Collector’s Price Guide (CPG®) Retail pricing and Greysheet Identification (GSID^SM) catalog numbers are integrated to seamlessly identify and link each coin across the entire Whitman family of products.

Key Enhancements for 2026:

Larger 6 x 9” format
Intuitive layout
More than 2,000 full-color images
Over 32,500 market values in up to nine grades for more than 12,000 listings using industry-standard Collector’s Price Guide (CPG®) Retail pricing
Greysheet Identification (GSID^SM) numbers to seamlessly identify and link each coin across the entire Whitman family of products
Updated research and latest U.S. Mint data
Fun Fact and 100 Greatest® U.S. Coins spotlights
Articles, essays and case studies

What’s Next?

The publishing team sets their sights on a major update to the 10th edition of the Mega Red Book, the larger and more comprehensive version of A Guide Book of United States Coins, as well as revisions to several Red Book Series^TM titles such as Flying Eagle & Indian Head Cents, United States Type Coins, Gold Dollars, Liberty Walking Half Dollars, and Double Eagles and the upcoming release of the all-new Whitman Prestige^TM elevated album line debuting in May.

Published by Whitman®, the most trusted name in numismatic literature, A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026 can be purchased through Whitman.com, Whitman's Ebay Store, Amazon, and Walmart.com, and bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers nationwide.

For more information about upcoming releases, as well as numismatic folders, albums, and supplies, visit whitman.com.

For all episodes of the The Red Book Podcast or to subscribe to the Greysheet & Red Book YouTube channel, visit https://www.youtube.com/@greysheet-redbook/featured.

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