A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels is the eighth entry in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series of numismatic references. America's most popular nickels are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data.

Lavishly illustrated in full color, the book features high-resolution enlargements for important overdates and other varieties. Mintages, specifications, and market values in multiple grades (including Full Steps for Jefferson nickels) add to the book's importance as a standard reference.

New appendices include information on hobo nickels, the American Buffalo gold coin, and "Nickels Here and There: the amazing amusements that once cost a nickel! A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels will deepen your appreciation and make you a smarter buyer and collector of these popular U.S. coins.

320 pages / 6 x 9 inches / Softcover / Full color