Books on Coin Collecting

Recommended Books for Coin Collectors (note that we may use affiliate links).

Coins of England and the United Kingdom 2026 (Decimal Issues)

The 11th edition of the Decimal volume contains all coins minted during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, in addition to all coinage minted to date during the reign of King Charles III. This book contains coins issued by the Royal Mint since 1971 (and in circulation since 1968).

Plenty of information (with prices) and images of most of the coins. Includes information on commemorative issues and sets.

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Coins of England and the United Kingdom 2026 (Pre-Decimal Issues)

The Spink books now separately cover decimal and pre-decimal coins. This Pre-Decimal Issues volume has listings of individual coin from Celts to Elizabeth II before decimalisation. This is the book to have, you’ll see almost all UK dealers using it.

Prices for all coins and many photographs, notes, etc. It’s the Standard Catalog of British Coins.

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Coin Yearbook 2027

A really good value book. Easy to navigate, lists starting from hammered coins up to the present, prices and plenty of colour photographs.

Many other great features too, like glossary of coin terms, mintmarks, edge inscriptions, various directories, plus several articles.

For the price (£11.95 or less), it’s a great book and makes a great gift too. I’ve bought a copy for years, so can personally recommend it.

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Guide Book of United States Coins 2026 (Official Red Book)

If you are interested in American coins then the Red Book is a must. The 2026 edition is a all-new redesign.

The book is now in its 79th edition and lists all America coins from early colonial through to the modern day coins and even some commemoratives. 12,000 listings and over 32,000 prices.

The prices are comprehensive against many grades of coin, lots of images and useful information.

Available as hardback, paperback or spiral cover. Get it from Amazon UK

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