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I recently had the pleasure of delving into the US Error Coin Guide 2025, and I must say, it has truly lived up to its reputation as an unparalleled resource for error coin enthusiasts. This book’s expansion over the years is evident, with hundreds of new auction results included in this edition.

One aspect that particularly impressed me was the depth of knowledge reflected in the content. With 60 years of experience in numismatics, education, and research, the author has compiled an incredibly comprehensive guide. This expertise shines through in articles for coin magazines and contributions to the ANA.

The book is divided into sections detailing various types of error coins. From die errors like broken dies and misaligned dies to striking errors such as broadstrikes, the descriptions and accompanying photographs are clear and informative.

I also appreciated the inclusion of a glossary of error coin terms. This resource is invaluable for those new to error coin collecting or for experienced collectors seeking a refresher on specific terminology.

One feature that sets this guide apart is the annual updates. New error entries are added, and auction results are updated each year. This dedication to providing the most current information gives collectors an edge when buying and selling.

Error coin collecting has been on the rise, and this guide reflects that trend. With a growing number of error coins being submitted to grading services, it’s essential to have a reliable source like the US Error Coin Guide 2025 to make informed decisions when buying, selling, or grading your coins.

  • Thank you for purchasing the 15th edition of the US Error Coin Guide. Every year, this book is expanded with hundreds of new auction results. Error coin discoveries have expanded the volume of this book, making it the most comprehensive since its first publication in 2010. Questions: errorcoinexpert@aol.comThe contents of this book have been written with 60 years of experience in numismatics, education and research, authoring articles for coin magazines, contributions to ANA.The information in this guide will enable collectors to make the best decisions for buying, selling, and sending coins to grading services.
  • Included in this Guide
  • Error coin definitions with photosOver 5,000 error listings of all typesEight DDO error typesA glossary of error coin terms
  • Error Types
  • Die errors: Errors created from broken dies, cracked collars, hub errors, misaligned dies, doubled dies, and repunched mintmarksPlanchet Errors: Blanks used in the minting process with cracks, clips, defects, lamination, occluded gas, unplated, the wrong metal, and the wrong planchetStriking errors: Errors created in the minting process, such as broadstrikes, die caps, and others.
  • Error Coin Updates
  • New error entries are added, and auction results are updated annually. Updates in this guide are noted by the current year placed at the end of error listing. We attend national auctions to obtain the most recent values for encapsulated error coins, providing collectors with credible and accurate information and giving collectors an advantage when buying and selling.
  • Error Coin Collecting
  • Error coin collecting has been increasing in popularity, as evidenced by the growing number of error coins submitted to grading services. In 1999, PCGS was the first coin grading service to recognize error coins other than the traditional error coins like the 1955 Lincoln cent and the 3-legged Buffalo nickel. These two coins have still have spots in Whitman albums while more recent errors have not been added.
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