2001 North American Coins and Prices

by Harper, David C.

• ISBN13: 9780873419284
• ISBN10: 0873419286
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

This edition covers the new state quarters that are generating renewed enthusiasm for coin collectors at all levels of expertise. This single volume is the most comprehensive reference for all federal coin issues of the United States, Canada and Mexico conveniently listed in an easy-to-use date and denominational order. The 10th edition features 45,000+ up-to-date prices in up to eleven grades of condition.

Five new chapters covering new state quarters, the World Wide Web, the latest record-setting prices and values, gold coin opportunities and new U.S. dollars. Other chapters cover basic information such as an historical overview of the U.S. Mint, how coins are manufactured, collecting/investment tips, caring for coins and more.

Table of Contents

Preface	6	(1)
``A Small Beginning''	7	(10)
Making Money	17	(10)
The Thrill of the Hunt	27	(11)
The Grading Factor	38	(22)
Get a Map	60	(17)
Better than Map	77	(1)
Caring for Coins	78	(8)
Join the Club	86	(3)
New Dollar Shines	89	(3)
Finding Bargains	92	(2)
Reward yourself with Gold	94	(2)
No Ordinary Quarter	96	(3)
Take Hobby Online	99	(476)
Glossary of Coin Terms	104	(9)
PRICING SECTION
Introduction to Pricing	113	(3)
UNITED STATES
Colonial Coins	116	(43)
Issues of 1792	159	(2)
United States Coins	161	(86)
American Eagle Bullion Coins	247	(34)
Commemoratives	281	(37)
U.S. Minting Varieties and Errors	318	(22)
CANADA
Canadian Coins	340	(97)
MEXICO
Mexican Coins	437	(138)
Bibliography	575