Whitman Brands™ proudly announces the latest editions of two best sellingreference guides, Washington Quarters & Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, as well as a newaddition to the Red Book Series™ lineup, Private and Pioneer Gold Coins.

Washington Quarters, 3rd Edition

Washington Quarters, in a fully updated and expanded third edition, is an in-depth study of ournation's most popular modern coin series, including the silver coins of 1932 to 1964 and all modernquarter types, Bicentennial through American Women Quarters. Packed with over 850 listings andall new issues since 2017, it now features updated market values based on Collector's Price Guide(CPG®) Retail pricing and Greysheet Identification (GSID?) catalog numbers.

Washington Quarters includes the detailed and colorful historical research that readers expect fromWhitman, including a biography of the United States' first president, the early years of the quarterdollar, and the history of the series. A year-by-year analysis is featured for the quarters from 1932 to1998, and a comprehensive section is focused on the last 25 years' worth of modern programs.

In an all-new foreword, John Feigenbaum, President and CEO of Whitman Brands, reflects on hisfather's influence, his early beginnings in numismatics, and his deep connection to the WashingtonQuarter. "The only book I've authored is The Complete Guide to Washington Quarters (1994). Now,as Publisher at Whitman Brands, my career has come full circle. It's an honor to contribute myinsights-and pricing-to the 2025 edition of such a rich reference work on a coin series that is verynear and dear to me."

Key Features

Shield & Liberty Head Nickels, 2nd Edition

Shield & Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces,returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With over 200 listings, this comprehensiveguide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883, and subsequent Liberty Head (V)nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties. Collectors of all levels will enjoythe historical background, date-by-date analysis, and updated market values for every coin in theShield and Liberty Head series. Additionally, this edition also sees the introduction of CPG Retailpricing and GSID catalog numbers, as well an all-new Foreword by Patrick Ian Perez, Editor of theGreysheet and Greensheet magazines.

Jeff Garrett, Senior Editor of A Guide Book of United States Coins and President of Mid-AmericanRare Coin Galleries, who is leading the upcoming revision of United States Type Coins, shared hisexcitement about the future of numismatic publishing: "The ecosystem being formed-with the all-new, reimagined 2026 Red Book, Red Book Quarterly (formerly CPG® Coin and Currency MarketReview), The Red Book Podcast (now in its fifth episode), and major updates and expanded titles inthe Red Book Series-is truly special to watch. Stay tuned."

Private and Pioneer Gold Coins, 1st Edition

Private and Pioneer Gold Coins, the newest addition to Whitman's popular Red Book Series, delvesinto the fascinating world of these rare and historic coins from a time when private mints stepped into provide much-needed local circulating currency during America's gold-rush era. Industry expertsand authors Donald Kagin and David McCarthy bring to life the story of these extraordinary coins,minted outside federal authority from 1786 to 1862, and explores the denominations that set themapart. From early Brasher doubloons to tiny fractional pieces to hefty $50 slugs, private and pioneergold coins are a window into the challenges and triumphs of early American commerce.

"Kagin and McCarthy are true professionals and experts in the field of private and territorial gold,"lauded Feigenbaum. "This resource is an overdue addition to an ever-growing Red Book Series,designed as companions to A Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book) and an expandedresource for collectors to learn more about a specific coin type, series or topic."

In the 2026 Red Book's "Private and Territorial Gold" section, "California Small-DenominationGold" has been significantly expanded, and now includes BG (Breen-Gillio) attribution numbers.Formerly covering about 100 listings in two-and-a-half pages, the section now has more than fivepages with some 580 listings. As is in this case, the all-new, reimagined 2026 Red Book has led tosignificant improvements to the Red Book Series of guide books.

Whitman's renowned Red Book Series™ comprises nearly 30 volumes, each dedicated to in-depthcoverage of various U.S. coin types and programs. Collectors of all levels can immerse themselvesin a wealth of content, including stunning photographs, historical insights, price charts acrossmultiple grades, mintages, market analysis, collecting tips, and more.

Upcoming Red Book Series Releases:

Shield & Liberty Head Nickels, 2nd editionPrivate and Pioneer Gold, 1st editionFlying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 4th editionUnited States Type Coins, 4th edition

Published by Whitman®, the most trusted name in numismatic literature, Washington Quarters isavailable now and can be purchased through Whitman.com, Whitman's Ebay Store, Amazon, andWalmart.com, and bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers nationwide. Shield and Liberty HeadNickels will be available for pre-order later this month. Private and Pioneer Gold is set to release inSpring of this year.

For more information, visit whitman.com.