Whitman® announces the upcoming release of the all-new third volume of thesixth edition of Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. The popular and award-winning series has long been revered as an essential tool for identifying and understanding rare coin dievarieties-valuable coins potentially hidden in pocket change and dealers' inventories-and this new editioncontinues that tradition of excellence, packed with updated information for 310 unique varieties, more than1,000 high-quality images, and detailed descriptions that provide enthusiasts the knowledge needed to makesmart decisions in their numismatic pursuits.

The Sixth edition, Volume 3 examines die varieties for Liberty Seated, Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, andKennedy half dollars; Liberty Seated, trade, Morgan, Peace, and modern dollars; gold dollars through doubleeagles; classic commemoratives; bullion coinage; and the Philippines. The layout is organized and easy-to-navigate, making it accessible for both novice and experienced collectors, and features an expandedintroductory narrative, detailed photo enlargements, market values in multiple grades, and for the first timeever Greysheet-based pricing and GSID numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family ofWhitman Brands products, such as the Greysheet online pricing tool, CDN Exchange, and the Greysheetmobile app.

Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers' Guide series. Since the firstedition burst onto the scene in 1990, the guide has become an indispensable reference for those passionateabout coin collecting and thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties describedinside. The series tells you how to -that is, how to examine coins that look normal at firstglance but have unusual characteristics such as doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, andother features that can reveal a common coin to be a rare and valuable variety.

At 328 pages, the all-new third volume adds over 120 new varieties and gives special attention to new contentcovering Morgan-dollar VAM varieties, additional text for Presidential dollar edge varieties,and new chapters on Draped Bust half dollars and dollars, Capped Bust half dollars, and Philippine coins."We are thrilled to bring the latest Cherrypicker's Guide to the numismatic community," said Bill Fivaz, theguide's esteemed co-author. "The goal has always been to equip collectors with the best possible resources,and this volume is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in numismatic literature."Volume editor Larry Briggs, who dedicated countless hours and energy to the project, recently lamented, He cheerfully added, Fivaz and Briggs were joined by Ohio-based numismatist and major contributor Robert Lawson, responsiblefor coordinating the efforts and inputs of more than 15 die-variety specialists from around the country.

Reunited
For the first time, all three volumes of the Cherrypicker's Guide covering half cents through double eaglesand everything in between, will be available to the numismatic community at the same time. A large secondprint run of the Sixth edition, Volume 1, originally published in 2015, will be released simultaneously whichincludes 680 varieties, more 1,000 images, and detailed information for some of the most popular U.S. coinseries, to include Indian Head cent, Flying Eagle cent, Lincoln cent, two-cent pieces, Buffalo nickel, Jeffersonnickel, Shield nickel, and Liberty Head nickel series.

Laying the Groundwork
said WhitmanBrands CEO and Publisher John Feigenbaum. He added, The initialgroundwork for an all-new, revamped Seventh Edition is being laid.

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, Sixth edition, Volumes I and III can be pre-ordered for $39.95online at Whitman.com and Amazon.com, and will be available in Whitman's Ebay Store and in bookstores,hobby shops, and other online retailers nationwide August 2024. Cherrypickers' Guide, Sixth edition, VolumeII remains available for purchase at all retail outlets. All Sixth editions will also be available electronically inthe Kindle Store for $14.95 per title.

About Whitman Brands
Formed from the 2023 merger of the numismatic publishing powerhouses of CDN and Whitman, WhitmanBrands, the entity's new name, combines the revered titles of Red Book, Blue Book, 100 Greatest,Cherrypicker's Guides, and an expansive line of folders, albums, and supplies, that have long dominated theretail landscape with the pricing and data-rich expertise of Greysheet, Greensheet, CPG, CDN Exchange, andthe Banknote Book.

Whitman Brands offers a comprehensive and rich coverage of collectibles, literature, cataloging and pricing,which embraces the heritage of numismatics and seeks to enrich the lives of all coin and paper moneyenthusiasts. As North America's leading producer of coin and currency shows, Whitman Expos and its threeindustry leading events in Baltimore further enhance the brand portfolio and expand the company's nationalreach.

Specifications
Title: Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Sixth Edition, Volume III

Authors: Bill Fivaz, J.T. Stanton
Editor: Larry Briggs
Forewords: Kenneth Bressett, Q. David Bowers
ISBN: 9780794850678
Binding: Spiralbound hardcover
Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 328
Photos: 660
Retail $39.95 U.S.
https://whitman.com/cherrypickers-guide-volume-iii-6th-edition/

Title: Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Sixth Edition, Volume I

Authors: Bill Fivaz, J.T. Stanton
Editor: Mike Ellis
Forewords: Kenneth Bressett, Q. David Bowers
ISBN: 9780794843182
Binding: Spiralbound hardcover
Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 448
Photos: 1,000
Retail $39.95 U.S.
https://whitman.com/cherrypickers-guide-volume-i-6th-edition/