Links to Numismatic Websites
Explore the links below to expand your knowledge of coin collecting and numismatics.
The following list contains links to some of the best websites available to numismatists. Use these websites in conjunction with the recommended books listed below.
Reading only a couple of books or relying only on internet sources will not provide sufficient knowledge to do well as a coin treasure hunter. And while there are other helpful, educational numismatic websites to assist you, the sites listed here will start you out in the right direction.
Links to Helpful Numismatic Websites
ANA Resources
money.org — The ANA’s main website, covering membership, events, education, and collector tools.
readingroom.money.org — The ANA Reading Room, with free articles, columns, and numismatic news covering U.S. coins, paper money, ancients, error coins, and more.
coincollecting.org — ANA’s Young Numismatists hub with activities, resources, and programs for beginning and junior collectors.
money.org/money-museum — The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, with exhibits, virtual tours, and the online collection database.
coin-dealer-directory.money.org — Find vetted ANA-member coin dealers, grading consultants, and auction houses near you.
Grading and Authentication
ngccoin.com/coin-explorer — NGC Coin Explorer, a comprehensive U.S. coin reference with population data and auction records.
ngccoin.com — counterfeit detection — NGC’s educational resource on identifying forged and altered coins.
pcgscoinfacts.com — PCGS CoinFacts, an encyclopedia of U.S. coins with images, population reports, and price guides.
Official U.S. Government
usmint.gov — The United States Mint, covering current and historical coin programs, collector sets, and mint news.
moneyfactory.gov — The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, covering U.S. paper money production, security features, and collector currency.
frbservices.org — Federal Reserve Bank Services, with coin and currency FAQs, policies, and distribution information.
Publications and News
coinworld.com — Coin World, one of the hobby’s longest-running publications, covering news, auctions, and market analysis.
coinagemag.com — COINage Magazine, with collector-focused articles on U.S. and world coins.
whitman.com — Whitman Publishing, home of the Red Book, the Cherrypickers’ Guide, and dozens of other essential numismatic references.
Research and Archives
nnp.wustl.edu — Newman Numismatic Portal (Washington University), with digitized auction catalogs, books, and journals spanning centuries of numismatic literature.
numismatics.org — American Numismatic Society, offering scholarly research, the MANTIS collection database, and the Online Coins of the Roman Empire project.
wildwinds.com — Wildwinds, an extensive reference for ancient coins with images, attribution data, and auction records.
Varieties and Errors
conecaonline.org — CONECA, the leading organization for error and variety collectors, with attribution services and the Errorscope journal.
varietyvista.com — Variety Vista, home of the CONECA Master Listing of Die Varieties, with 130,000+ photos for 9,000+ varieties.
lincolncentresource.com — Lincoln Cent Resource, covering the top 50 Lincoln cent varieties including doubled dies, RPMs, and wide AMs.
Community and Forums
forums.collectors.com — PCGS online collector forum, with attribution help, market discussion, and show-and-tell from a large active community.
cointalk.com — CoinTalk, a large independent forum covering all areas of the hobby, popular with beginners and experienced collectors alike.
Starting Out
littletoncoin.com Learning Center — Littleton Coin’s beginner resources, with guides on coin care, storage, and building a collection.
colonialcoins.org Beginner’s Guide — An introduction to colonial-era American coinage for new collectors.
Free eBook: Introduction to Banknotes (IBNS) — A downloadable primer on paper money collecting from the International Bank Note Society.
Recommended Reading
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (“The Red Book”) — R.S. Yeoman; Ken Bressett, Senior Editor. Available at Whitman
- A Guide Book of United States Coins: Mega Red, Expanded Deluxe Edition — R.S. Yeoman; Ken Bressett, Senior Editor; Q. David Bowers, Research Editor; Jeff Garrett, Valuations Editor. Available at Whitman
- Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins (6th ed., Vol. I and II) — Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton. Available at Whitman
- The Error Coin Encyclopedia — Arnold Margolis and Fred Weinberg.
- Strike It Rich with Pocket Change (4th ed.) — Ken Potter and Brian Allen.
- The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual (Revised 7th ed.) — Scott A. Travers.
Looking for a dealer or club near you? Use the ANA Dealer Directory or the Club Directory to find vetted local resources.