Book excerpt: An invaluable resource! The 2017 U.S. Coin Digest is the most comprehensive color guide to all United States coin issues on the market. Featuring professionally vetted values, complete coin listings, detailed photos, and much more, U.S. Coin Digest is perfect for beginner and expert collector alike. Easy to use and easy to understand, U.S. Coin Digest answers all your questions about coinage from Colonial America to the present. Its unique "lay-flat" design makes it a wonderful handy resource tool while thousands of images make coin identification a snap. Each year, U.S. Coin Digest is expertly organized and revalued, meaning the information remains fresh. In addition, new grade values have been added where needed to reflect demands in the ever-changing marketplace. Whether sorting through a jar of coins or valuing a massive collection, U.S. Coin Digest is the perfect tool for the job. Inside you will find: • All U.S. coin issues • Real-world market values • 2,000 color images for easy identification • 11 grades of coin condition • Coinage of Colonial America to today • Bullion coins • Private gold coins • Mint and proof sets • Coins of Hawaii, Philippines and Puerto Rico • Errors and varieties