A Guide Book of United States Coins 2006 by R.S. Yeoman and Kenneth Bressett serves as a comprehensive reference for numismatists and collectors. This 59th edition, popularly known as the "Red Book," features a fully illustrated catalog and retail valuation list covering U.S. coinage from 1616 to the present. The hardcover volume provides detailed information on colonial issues, federal issues, bullion, and United States pattern pieces, complete with high-quality photographs and historical data. Published by Whitman Publishing, it remains an essential tool for identifying and valuing American currency.