Whitman Publishing announces the fourth edition of its expanded version of the best-selling Guide Book of United States Coins (known within the hobby as the "Red Book"). The 384-page volume, called the Professional Edition, is intended for intermediate and advanced collectors, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers, auctioneers, and investors. It includes auction records, certified-coin populations, more Mint State pricing, and other historical information and market data for serious buyers and sellers. Recent auction data for coins listed Spiralbound for convenient references For intermediate and advanced collectors, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers, and investors Contains detailed coverage of every federal coin type, half cents through double eagles, plus classic commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, and bullion Expert guidance on striking and sharpness characteristics — valuable information when comparing coins for purchase Insight on availability and condition rarity for each type Detailed grading instructions, including for the Mint State and Proof coins Certified population summaries for every date and mintmark — including the number certified, the average grade, and the percent in the Mint State Expanded valuation, including multiple Mint State and Proof levels, plus Full Brands, Full Bell Lines, Cameo / Deep Cameo, and other specialized designation Additional die varieties in every denomination, with close-up photographs for easy identification Informative chart notes that expand on the history, characteristic, and market values of significant coins Detailed research, estimated mintages, and market information on early 1800s - early 1900s Proof coinage, including gold High-quality, full-color photographs (more than 1,600 altogether) of both circulation strikes and Proof coins Enlargements of key focal points and varieties — many more than in the regular edition Coverage of the U.S. Mint"s silver, gold, and platinum bullion coin