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Which Coin Book Should I buy?

Hi Folks,
OK, which book is better to get (and why?):
"Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins"
or
"The Official Red Book"
or, is there an ever better book that I did not see?
I'm not sure which one to get.
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Thanks!
Which Coin Book Should I buy?
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If you have no books currently, then the Redbook is a must....For starters......
Uhhh! Ya gotta buy both, Red book large print in spiral is a gift for your eyes. CPG is a 2 volume set. Peace Roy
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You MUST have both.
Red Book first, Then Cherrypickers second, if you are coin roll hunting/ pocket change scanning.
The Red Book gives you the big picture, but does not dwell on minutiae. Cherrypickers is the book (two volumes actually) for the detailed minutiae.
If you have never seen a Red Book, it is the best $16 you will ever spend.
Great information, but not too accurate on pricing!
Red Book.
Red Book, but the giant Mega Red version, due to all of the extra detailed information.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
The Mega Red Book is a wonderful wonderful book, but it costs almost three times as much - so I would steer a beginner to the standard Red Book.
If one's finances permit, get both.
Thanks All...SUPER Helpful!!
So this one?
"A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020 73rd Edition by Jeff Garrett (Author)" Spiral Edition?
Also...if I got Cherrypickers...what is the oldest I should get (not older than 3-5 years old)?
It all depends on which coins you are willing to search? Choosing the variety aspect is a wise choice. The Red book also would be smart having on hand as well. Like suggested by most members.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.It depends on your preference; if you are a generalist or if you're specializing in varieties.
Thanks. Does the Red Book show error coin varieties i.e. DDO, DDR, RPM, etc?
Only the major varieties.......
Great, thank you!!
Red Book.
The Red Book typically DOES NOT show such things, with a few major exceptions.
There is an informative four page summary on 'Misstrikes and Errors' in Appendix A of the 2020 edition of the standard Red Book.
If you want to collect those kinds of things for yourself, that is nice. But often buyers offering premiums for them are hard to find.
I have squawked myself out on this topic. If you are going to collect coins, you MUST obtain a Red Book. It is indispensable.
Books are indispensable. This stack (three stacks) is about 30 inches high & represents the last seven months of 2019:
Thanks again!!
Both books to start collecting.
When you find an area or coin(s) you want to collect then collect (buy) the resources (books) for them.
IMO
If you don’t know a fair amount of information that is in “The Red Book,” the Cherry-picker” guide will be much harder to follow.
Get the Red Book, and every thing else
BHNC #203
It has been stated above, but I will repeat.... First the Redbook... then the CPG.....both are important resources for collectors - and super important for new collectors. Cheers, RickO
Redbook first but both (and many others) would be better.
the red book is a great start
I agree with the majority. If you don’t gave the red book, you should start there. Then cherry pickers. Although it seems all the cherry pickers books are out of print. I think the new one is coming out in a few months.
Consider something like this along with, or shortly after purchasing the red book.

Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Spanish Colonial Pillar Set
I never get enough of these two books:
"A Coin Collector's Survival Manual" by Scott A Travers
"The Expert's Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare coins: Secrets of Success" by Q David Bowers.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/