The Official Blue Book®: A Handbook of United States Coins, 2026

A Handbook of United States Coins—the trusted resource relied upon daily by U.S. coin dealers—returns in its 83rd edition. Wondering if your coins are worth a fortune? The Official Blue Book® provides essential pricing information, showing what dealers are paying for U.S. coins from colonials to modern bullion. With easy-to-follow grading guidelines and comprehensive price charts, this authoritative guide offers a practical, real-world view of the U.S. coin market.

New for 2026:

• Nearly 10,000 listings
• Updated research and the latest Mint data
• Market values using industry-standard Greysheet® Wholesale pricing
• Historical information and specifications for each coin type
• Actual-size photographs, grading and collecting tips, and much more!

Expand your knowledge with in-depth coverage of:

• Colonial and early American coins
• Federal coins, including all modern programs
• Commemoratives
• Proof and Mint sets
• Silver, gold, platinum, and palladium bullion

"The Blue Book, first published in 1942, has introduced generations of collectors to the hobby, covering every U.S. coin from colonial times to today. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, it’s essential for understanding what dealers might offer for coins you want to sell."

—David Ryder, 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint

For more than eight decades now, collectors and dealers alike have trusted the Blue Book for pricing, insights, and more!