OPINIONS - 2006 Blackbook of World Coins

Popcoin

I would like everyones opinion on this book.

2005 Black Book - Price Guide to World Coins

I do not currently have a book on world coins (very narrow defined collection of Bear and Irish coins).

Is it fairly inclusive? How are the pic's? How are the prices? Is this a decent price?

Thanks in advance,
Larry

newbiecollector

I have never heard of this reference book before but I am sure others on here may have.

The little I could see on the pages in the book, and the size of the book I would say it has very very limited information and is far from complete.

The price is very low but I do not think you can find a truely acceptable reference book on world coins at that cost level.

I would recommend you invest more and get a Krause covering the century you are inteseted in. It will cost much more bit is the "bible" for world coin references unless you limit to a very specific area of collecting

Aethelred

I have to agree with Wayne's comments above. This book would be better than nothing, but only just. I think you would be much better off finding a used Krause.

wildjag

I bought a 2005 Blackbook and found it totally useless. I highly recommend against buying one, go to a book store and flip thru one and you will see what I mean. Then in the same book store, go find a Krause and flip thru it. Huge difference.

bohica268

An alternative to the full-blown Standard Catalog of World Coins.

Covers circulating coin only.

rhound1977

<< <i>I have to agree with Wayne's comments above. This book would be better than nothing, but only just. I think you would be much better off finding a used Krause. >>



Save your money and get a Krause, many times you can get a previous edition (year) for half the cost of a current one. I do that for a lot of books unless you
need the most absolute current data.

harasha

I find the Black Book useful only for providing collecting ideas.

Popcoin

Thanks everyone for your help.

I will stay away from this one and look for an older Krause.

Thanks again,
Larry

lordmarcovan

You still doin' bears?

wybrit

Well, everyone beat me to it. I guess I missed this thread yesterday.

I see absolutely no point in buying or reading that publication.

Popcoin

Sorry Mr. Lord, I did not mean to ignore you. I somehow missed the fact that there were two more replies to this thread.

Yes, I am still searching for bear coins on and off my list. The only ones that I have gotten lately were a couple of North American Hunting Club Medals/Tokens which I have not added to my list.

I have seen several 1885 Swiss 5 Francs Shooting Comms and the two russian coins on my list, however, the nicer ones get very pricy (also the two USA Comms).

We recently purchased a new travel trailer and truck and my wife has put a death grip on my coin money.

Thanks for asking and thanks wybrit for your comment.

Larry

dorancoins

This book is a major-league waste of money. Where do the goombas who authored this book get their prices from - outer space. Like everyone else, a Krause (even a used one) is better. If you want a Krause (a new one) try Books-A-Million (www.bamm.com). The 2006 edition of the Std Catalog of World Coins is 42% off retail with Millionaires Club card.

ccrdragon

expensive toilet paper...