5 comments about State Series Quarters Collector Map.

1. This is a fairly large sturdy trifold board. The map of US is printed, each state is color coded to show the year it's quarter was released, and there is a depression in or near each state for the quarter to be placed. This board should hold up well over the years until all quarters are placed and then to learn from and enjoy afterwards.



2. I bought 8 maps, and get a 25% off discount. The maps are nice. My friends are satisfied with the deal.



3. I can only second the other positive feedback the map has generated. My 6 year-old got it today and was very excited. It has bright colors and fun facts on each state. I was pleasantly surprised to see that in addition to all 50 States, there are also 6 US territories / districts, so I think you can collect all of the quarters that are out there. Some other quarter maps do not have the 6 US territories/ districts, so this is another advantage for this one.



4. I bought two, one for each daughter 2 1/2 & 5 1/2. They both love it. It is an ongoing project to find the appropriate quarters, so that is nice. The coin collection books when I was young were much smaller, so the large size of this one, probably around 12"x12" (folded up), was a surprise to me. It has a nice visual of the states when you open it up to insert the coins. Just a little harder to store, due to the size.



5. I think this map holder is very helpful to your quarter coin collection. Beside the collecting, it also help you to recognize the location of each state. And it is a nice gift to family or friends.

5 comments about A Guide Book of United States Coins 2011: The Official Red Book.

1. Invaluable for the beginner and advanced U.S coin collector. These are the minimum prices you can expect to pay for most U.S. coins in various conditions. Also the book is loaded with helpful historical information and the pictures are beautiful. A must have for every Numismatist and Numismatist to be.



2. This book is the definitive coin book each and every year. Does not give currency information or foreign coin info, but for US coins it is simply the best.



3. 
   Book index is very user friendly, articals on grading coins very helpful.



4. The guide book is one of those things that you buy before making a coin purchase. Best way to know what you are buying. A note on Amazon.com: Two days after placing my order, I was reading the email that my item had shipped. That is when the doorbell rang and the book was there. Way to Go, Amazon staff!



5. I really enjoyed viewing this book. It has pictures and explanations of various coins throughout the ages. Very informative and helpful. The price was unbeatable. I highly recommend this book for all coin collectors. Thank you Amazon

5 comments about Fifty State (District of Columbia and Territorial) Commemorative Quarter Folder: Deluxe Edition (Official Whitman Coin Folder).

1. I got this coin folder a few years ago before the state quarter program was expanded to include DC and the territories. I like it because it has space for all 50 state quarters from both the Denver and Philadelphia mints. When they made the folder, they even put some extra space at the end for additional quarters. Unfortunately they fell just a little bit short. There is room for ten additional quarters, but twelve spaces were actually needed (two each for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands).
   
   The item title says the folder can now hold quarters from the territories. I can't speak to whether or not that is true. The picture still shows the folder I have, with the states only. I would be careful about what to expect when ordering this item for that reason.



2. I bought this folder for my girlfriend who expressed an interest in starting to collect coins. We have a little over half the state quarters now and are both impressed with the folder. Looks professional and holds the coins very well. I liked how there are slots for the Denver and Philly coins, layed out nicely next to eachother arranged by year. I dont understand reading reviews with people saying its difficult to insert the coins. Thats the purpose of the folders, is to hold them well. I did not find it difficult in any manner to insert the quarters. Maybe those people were elderly with not much motor functions or hand capability... And when I inserted the quarters, it did not "crease" the cardboard at all. Some people must use mallets to insert their quarters to get that effect... The only reason I give it 4/5 stars is because I like to be super critical on reviews. This folder is very nice for what you want it to do. However its not super duper fancy. Its made with very thin peices of cardboard, although well strong enough to do the job, I just get the impression, "You get what you pay for" kind of feeling. Also the inserted quarters leave dimples on the back of the quarter holding slots which just look kinda goofy. But I can only assume its designed like that to make it easier to push from the back of the folder to remove the quarters from their slots. Overall a great buy for coin collecting.



3. I have been wanting to collect the 50 state quarters for my kids and recently began collecting them all. As i accumulated upwards of 200 quarters i decided to look into getting a book to store them in. I went to amazong and typed in "50 State Quarters Book/Holder". Instantly I was sent to the page where this folder/holder was and purchased it instantly. I would recommend this for any level collector as me and my children have had an excellent time finding the proper slots for each state and searching for them.



4. I was a bit confused with the cover; it says 50 states, but the inside only have holes for 30 states, however, 2 holes for each state. I could not figure out where to put my other 20 states quarters, so I returned them.



5. This is an ideal size for my 12 year old son to carry around. It's an elegant looking holder for his quarter collection, with the added challenge of collecting coins from both mints. The bonus for me is not too much of a dent in my wallet.

No comments about 2011 Hand Book of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)).

5 comments about A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Redbook (Guide Book of United States Coins (Spiral)).

1. Simply put, this is THE book to buy if you are interested in collecting coins. So much so one wonders why it received anything OTHER than a 5 star rating. The one caveat I have is really an admonition to the neophyte numismatist. The Redbook is NOT a reference book. I'm looking for one myself that is more... historically inclined shall we say. Mind you there is quite a bit of reference material in the Redbook but it is presented for purchasing or selling purposes.
   
   If you want to buy or sell either broadly (say all silver coins) or narrowly (Morgan silver dollars) you NEED this book.
   
   Besides given the endemic uncertainty in the economy picking up some precious metals in coin form seems a prudent hedge.



2. The 2010 red book of coins helps you understand the value of coins. I want the blue book as well,the more info you have about buying coins the better off you are. Buy this book now and learn. Thanks Cindy



3. The price was great--much cheaper than in the bookstore. It arrived in a timely fashion.



4. The red book has always been a great resource to get you a general idea of your coins value



5. The items that the book covers is Okay, but the printer or Bindery for the book did a poor job of Binding and Correlating the pages. They were cut at an angle so some of the information is missing. Maybe I'll get a better copy the next time. Be careful when you order that the copy of any book is in proper order. I'm sorry I didn't.
   
   Harold L. Toudt
   Eagle, WI

5 comments about The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards of United States Coins (Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins).

1. This is a great book for grading and an absolute must for anyone looking to invest in coins. Especially, the circulated grades. I read the comment someone else wrote about the pictures. Actually, I had the same reaction the first time I saw this book and ended-up purchasing a photo grade book with great pictures. But the problem with photo grading books is that they do not go into as much detail regarding the grading. That is where this book comes in. I would highly recommend purchasing both a photo grading book and this book.
   
   I'm sure everyone has at one time purchased a coin in a slab (PCGS, NGC, etc...) and thought, "How did they come-up with this grade? When I look at the coin, it looks like it should get a higher grade." Purchase this book and see if you still feel that way after checking the grade using the guidelines in this book. You will probably start to understand why the coin in the slab you are looking at received the respective grade.
   
   Look at it this way: You can learn how to grade coins with the purchase of this book & a good photo grade book and a little experience. Alternatively, you can skip the book, make a few mistakes and learn through the cost of the mistakes. Either way, if you are going to become a serious collector, sooner or later you will purchase a book like this.
   
   It is your choice.



2. As I discovered one cannot investigate coins with out the red book and this standards book. As always a good buy at Amazon and the shipping was easy.



3. Very clear guidelines for grading all US coins. Well illustrated. I would recommend this book highly for either novices or experienced collectors.



4. great visual guide for the coin collector who needs help with the grading their collection



5. I love this book. It has great pictures and very detailed information for all collectors. All collectors should have a copy of this book. I assure you that you will love it and find it very useful, easy to read and understand.

5 comments about Lincoln Cents Folder Starting 1975 (Official Whitman Coin Folder).

1. I have used Whitman coin folders (pennies through quarters) for many years since I was a child introduced to the hobby by a shopkeeper. She had arthritis in her hands and I would insert the coins for her. This was in the 1940s. I started my own collection which was later lost in a move cross country. A few years ago, I started again, but now I find I cannot secure the coins properly and they fall out. I have tried various tools without much success. This makes me sad, as the folders are convenient and inexpensive and take up a relatively small space. Now I must find another method.



2. This review contrasts the standard blue Whitman folder, and Whitman's H. E. Harris folder. Since both folders cover similar collections and both are published by Whitman Books, one question naturally arises, are there any significant reasons to favor one folder over the other? I believe the answer is yes, and that for me the differences favor the Harris folders. However, I can understand how others may favor Whitmans's standard blue style folders, and I do have to concede that I have used the standard Whitman folders for so long, that they just seem 'right' when seen or held.
   
   The standard Whitman folders have exteriors made of paper and the back of these exterior paper covers also provide the back for the coins inserted in the interior. On the-other-hand the front covers of Whitman's Harris & Co, folder as well as the inside back covering for the coin slots of their "Lincoln Cents Starting 1975" folder is heavily plasticized. This folder has three pages, each page providing 30 coin slots. There is a total of eighty-two designated (identified) slots, in my folder purchased in 2010, that have printed slot descriptions from "Memorial Reverse" and 1975 through 2009-D with slots for all eight versions of the 2009 cent. Eight additional slots are also provided but not designated.
   
   Perhaps because of its plasticized covers the Harris folders are slightly thicker. In one case, with a standard Whitman blue folder I inadvertently placed too much pressure in removing a coin from the folder and the paper punctured. This would appear much more unlikely in the case of the plasticized exterior of a Harris folder. Additionally, the plasticized finish means that the exterior of these folders are much easier to keep clean. The Harris folders also have a light-toned interior background compared to the medium-blue background of the Whitman books. This makes the printed coin information easier to read in a Harris folder.
   
   Note that the newer versions of the standard blue-style Whitman folders and Whitman's Harris folder are the same height so that there's no height conflict issues when placed side by side on a bookshelf. However, the new Whitman folders are about 5mm taller than my earlier Whitman "Penny" and "Cent" collection folders purchased some years back. The newer Whitman folder also has spine labeling missing on my earlier Whitman folders. The spine labeling now makes it easier to find the collection sought more quickly when different folders are stacked side-by-side.
   
   Conclusion. The plasticized finish of the Harris folders makes them sturdier, and easier to clean. Their lighter background makes the printing easier to read. Their slightly thicker size and larger spine printing makes them easier to distinguish on a shelf.



3. Picked this up and several other coin folders from Whitman and I am very happy with them. This penny coin folder holds the coins well and the coins sit just right that you can insert them with your finger and feel secure that it wont pop off. Recommended!
   
   Stay away from the 1959-1998 folder, I have gotten 2 and the holes are extremely tight.



4. As a child, my Grandfather collected pennies for each of his Grandchildren. As an adult, I am still collecting. The Whitman folders were good enough then, and they are certainly good enough now. Easy to insert coins, yet tight enough to hold them for many years.



5. I was given this book by my dad when I was little...it got me interested in coin collecting and is inexpensive! I would recommend it as a gift for kids or adults...it makes a fun hobby!

5 comments about Lincoln Cents Folder #2, 1941-1974.

1. Whitman Lincoln Cents collection (1941-1974) is a good quality folder for the new and old collectors alike. Each of its 3 pages has 30 slots for holding a total of 90 coins minted during this area. Each slot has printed below it the date and mint of the coin it is intended to hold and how many of the coin was minted. This folder also has three extra slots at the end labeled "varieties" for either displaying the back or some other special coins you may have. Read the directions and inserting the coins is no problem. this would make a great "tooth fairy" album because most of the coins needed for it are easier to find than wheat pennies and war pennies and if you like to collect out of your pocket change, this is probably for you =)



2. Picked this up and several other coin folders from Whitman and I am very happy with them. This penny coin folder holds the coins well and the coins sit just right that you can insert them with your finger and feel secure that it wont pop off. Recommended!
   
   Stay away from the 1959-1998 folder, I have gotten 2 and the holes are extremely tight.



3. I reall like my book. It's great. It's a little hard to put some of the pennys in but besides that I love it!



4. My son (7) loved collecting the state quarters so now we're expanding into collecting other coins. This Penny folder was the perfect next step! He also got Dime and Nickel books from his uncle and he and his father sit around with his piggy bank going through the change to fill these books up! And they are so inexpensive, we will be getting more.



5. holds the coins in nice and snug. kids love this. best advise get a magnifying glass to read the coinsand mint marks

3 comments about United States Quarters Collector's Folder 1999-2009: Denver & Philadelphia Mints.

1. This is the best folder I've seen. The quarters go in easily. There is room for all the states and mints plus a few extra slots.



2. My son was looking for some organization for his " state quarters" and lo and behold..mom..that is me..my first thought was "I bet I can find it on Amazon! " I am a frequent shopper of Amazon and I love the site..I know that I can find just about everything on here..thanks all!!!!! :-)



3. My kids are collecting all of the coins. This is the first folder we have found that doesn't drive us crazy trying to get them in the slot. They fit perfectly!

5 comments about The Official Blue Book Handbook of United States Coins 2010 (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)).

1. The book was purchased as new, however, when I opened it, the cover was upside down - and backwards. I have kept the book, I do not want the hassle of returning it.



2. This is just the tool I needed to check about hundreds of coins my late mother left her grandsons, hoping some might be of value. This is an interesting all-u-need-to-know publication.



3. Easy to use catalogue -- most informative
   Helped me get good prices for commemoratibe silver coins



4. Just what I wanted. Will get a lot of good information from it. Top quality product!!!



5. This Blue Book is nearly identical to the Red Book. Here's the main difference, if the coin value is 40 in the Red Book, it's listed as 20 in the Blue Book. That's it. Since I had a 2009 Red Book, it was a big waste of money to purchase a 2010 Blue Book. There is no additional information, the price values are merely cut by 50 percent. Very disappointing.
   
   In addition, the Red is sold with a very nice wired binding for easy page turning. The Red lays flat on your table. The Red has color photographs (Blue is B/W). Don't buy both books. Pick one and you are forever set.
   
   Pricing in the both guides are inaccurate. I watch PCGS and NGC graded coins on eBay. The grade of the coin is without question. I compare the selling price to the book and it is sometimes close, but often well off. Half of the graded coins sold on eBay are more then 40 percent off the Red Book price. So, what is the point of an up to date price guide, if it isn't up to date?
   
   Both PCGS and NGC give free value guides about their graded coins. Just go to their site and type in their serial number stamped on the slabbed coin case, you'll get a price guide. I have found this guide to be more accurate then the book.
   
   The important value of the book is the information and photographs of the coins. The Red Book color photographs are excellent. Great info too. But you only need one of these books because the info is duplicated between the two editions.
   
   I wish the Blue Book would have explained why some coins wholesale for slightly more, or slightly less, than purely 50 percent of retail. Are some classes of coin appreciating faster then others? The book gives no answers.