Lincoln Cents Folder Starting 1975 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) [Hardcover]

Whitman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Official Whitman Coin Folder | Publication Date: July 1987

Lincoln Cents Collectors Folder Starting 1975

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3 pages
• Publisher: Whitman (July 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307090337
• ISBN-13: 978-0307090331
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Coins & Medals

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice folder, but consider also Whitman's Harris folder that appears to have some relative advantages., January 22, 2010

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Reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lincoln Cents Folder Starting 1975 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) (Hardcover)

This review contrasts the standard blue Whitman folder, and Whitman's H. E. Harris folder. Since both folders cover similar collections and both are published by Whitman Books, one question naturally arises, are there any significant reasons to favor one folder over the other? I believe the answer is yes, and that for me the differences favor the Harris folders. However, I can understand how others may favor Whitmans's standard blue style folders, and I do have to concede that I have used the standard Whitman folders for so long, that they just seem 'right' when seen or held.

The standard Whitman folders have exteriors made of paper and the back of these exterior paper covers also provide the back for the coins inserted in the interior. On the-other-hand the front covers of Whitman's Harris & Co, folder as well as the inside back covering for the coin slots of their "Lincoln Cents Starting 1975" folder is heavily plasticized. This folder has three pages, each page providing 30 coin slots. There is a total of eighty-two designated (identified) slots, in my folder purchased in 2010, that have printed slot descriptions from "Memorial Reverse" and 1975 through 2009-D with slots for all eight versions of the 2009 cent. Eight additional slots are also provided but not designated.

Perhaps because of its plasticized covers the Harris folders are slightly thicker. In one case, with a standard Whitman blue folder I inadvertently placed too much pressure in removing a coin from the folder and the paper punctured. This would appear much more unlikely in the case of the plasticized exterior of a Harris folder. Additionally, the plasticized finish means that the exterior of these folders are much easier to keep clean. The Harris folders also have a light-toned interior background compared to the medium-blue background of the Whitman books. This makes the printed coin information easier to read in a Harris folder.

Note that the newer versions of the standard blue-style Whitman folders and Whitman's Harris folder are the same height so that there's no height conflict issues when placed side by side on a bookshelf. However, the new Whitman folders are about 5mm taller than my earlier Whitman "Penny" and "Cent" collection folders purchased some years back. The newer Whitman folder also has spine labeling missing on my earlier Whitman folders. The spine labeling now makes it easier to find the collection sought more quickly when different folders are stacked side-by-side.

Conclusion. The plasticized finish of the Harris folders makes them sturdier, and easier to clean. Their lighter background makes the printing easier to read. Their slightly thicker size and larger spine printing makes them easier to distinguish on a shelf.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD START FOR COIN COLLECTING, April 16, 2000

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April N. Wood - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lincoln Cents Folder Starting 1975 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) (Hardcover)

I was given this book by my dad when I was little...it got me interested in coin collecting and is inexpensive! I would recommend it as a gift for kids or adults...it makes a fun hobby!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first book for the aspiring coin collector, April 3, 2000

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robisdaman (Framingham, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lincoln Cents Folder Starting 1975 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) (Hardcover)

This folder is an excellent starting point for any new coin collector. The folder has a nice lock-in feature preventing the coins from falling out. The recent dates ensure that the folder can be filled without too much difficulty from simply rooting through pocket change regularly. Highly recommended for young people who wish to start a coin collection.