Whitman® 獲得由著名專家 Art 和 Ira Friedberg 創作的幾件標誌性硬幣和貨幣參考作品的智慧財產權

此次收購包括全球公認的金幣和美國紙幣等標題，以及受到普遍尊重的弗里德伯格編號系統™（編目、描述、購買和銷售金幣和美元的標準）。

Whitman®, a leading publisher of numismatic literature, announces the acquisition of worldwide intellectual property rights to several iconic coin and currency reference works authored by renowned experts Art and Ira Friedberg. This acquisition includes globally recognized titles such as Gold Coins of the World and Paper Money of the United States, along with the universally respected Friedberg Numbering System™, the standard for cataloging, describing, buying, and selling gold coins and U.S. currency.

Whitman® 是一家領先的錢幣文學出版商，宣布收購由著名專家 Art 和 Ira Friedberg 撰寫的幾本標誌性硬幣和貨幣參考書的全球智慧財產權。此次收購包括全球公認的金幣和美國紙幣等標題，以及受到普遍尊重的弗里德伯格編號系統™（編目、描述、購買和銷售金幣和美元的標準）。

These enduring references are celebrated for their scholarly accuracy, depth, and practical value to collectors and researchers. Gold Coins of the World is an indispensable guide for exploring gold coinage from ancient to modern times, while Paper Money of the United States, widely regarded as the definitive currency price guide, has been a cornerstone of U.S. paper money valuation and study for over seven decades.

這些經久不衰的參考文獻因其學術準確性、深度以及對收藏家和研究人員的實用價值而受到讚譽。 《世界金幣》是探索古今金幣不可或缺的指南，而《美國紙幣》被廣泛認為是權威的貨幣價格指南，七年來一直是美國紙幣估值和研究的基石。

"Art and Ira Friedberg are synonymous with excellence in numismatic scholarship," said John Feigenbaum, President and CEO of Whitman Brands. "Their works have set the industry standard, and we’re honored to carry forward their legacy by making these titles even more accessible to collectors and researchers worldwide."

Whitman Brands 總裁兼執行長 John Feigenbaum 表示：“Art 和 Ira Friedberg 是卓越錢幣學術的代名詞。” “他們的作品樹立了行業標準，我們很榮幸能夠發揚他們的遺產，讓全世界的收藏家和研究人員更容易接觸到這些作品。”

The acquisition also includes other notable works such as So-Called Dollars by Harold Hibler and Charles Kappen and America’s Foreign Coins and Coins of the British World by Robert Friedberg. Additionally, Whitman will distribute titles previously published by the Coin & Currency Institute, including:

此次收購還包括其他著名作品，例如哈羅德·希布勒和查爾斯·卡彭的《所謂的美元》以及羅伯特·弗里德伯格的《美國的外國硬幣》和《英國世界的硬幣》 。此外，惠特曼還將分發硬幣與貨幣研究所先前出版的書籍，包括：

This acquisition strengthens Whitman’s commitment to delivering the most comprehensive and trusted resources in numismatics. Future editions of these works will be updated under Whitman’s stewardship to reflect the latest research, trends, and pricing data.

此次收購加強了惠特曼提供最全面、最值得信賴的錢幣學資源的承諾。這些作品的未來版本將在惠特曼的管理下進行更新，以反映最新的研究、趨勢和定價數據。

"The Friedberg family has long been a pillar of numismatic education and research," Feigenbaum added. "It’s a natural fit. With this acquisition, we’re ensuring these essential guides will continue to serve collectors for generations to come."

「弗里德伯格家族長期以來一直是錢幣教育和研究的支柱，」費根鮑姆補充道。 “這是天作之合。透過此次收購，我們確保這些重要指南將繼續為子孫後代的收藏家服務。”

Art and Ira Friedberg’s longstanding relationship with Whitman includes authorship of popular titles like Coins of the Bible, Modern World Coins: 1850–1964, and A Guide Book of United States Paper Money (part of the Red Book Series™), which has already sold over 8,000 copies since its summer 2024 release.

Art 和Ira Friedberg 與惠特曼有著長期的合作關係，其中包括《聖經硬幣》、《現代世界硬幣：1850–1964》和《美國紙幣指南》（紅皮書系列™的一部分）等流行書籍的作者，該書已售出自 2024 年夏季發行以來，已發行超過 8,000 份。

"Once we decided to sell, there was no doubt who we would entrust these titles to," said Art Friedberg. "Whitman is the leading authority in numismatic reference books and price guides, and we’re confident they will uphold and enhance the legacy of these works."

「一旦我們決定出售，毫無疑問我們會將這些所有權委託給誰，」阿特·弗里德伯格說。 “惠特曼是錢幣參考書和價格指南方面的領先權威，我們相信他們將維護和增強這些作品的遺產。”

Whitman has incorporated these titles into its distinguished catalog and ONIX 3.1 feed, making them available through its established retail network and wholesale channels. Current inventory can be purchased from Whitman.com, Whitman’s Ebay Store, Amazon, and Walmart.com, and bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers nationwide.

Whitman 已將這些書籍納入其特色目錄和 ONIX 3.1 feed 中，透過其既定的零售網路和批發管道提供這些書籍。目前庫存可從 Whitman.com、Whitman's Ebay Store、Amazon 和 Walmart.com 以及全國各地的書店、愛好商店和其他零售商處購買。

For wholesale information and pricing, contact Dawn Burbank at dawn.burbank@whitman.com or (256) 246-1131.

如需批發資訊和定價，請聯絡 Dawn Burbank：dawn.burbank@whitman.com 或 (256) 246-1131。

About the Friedbergs

關於弗里德伯格夫婦

Arthur and Ira Friedberg have been professional numismatists for over 30 years, leading their family firm, Coin & Currency Institute. The firm is a founding member of the prestigious International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN). Arthur made history in 2001 when he became the first American elected as president of the IAPN in its 50-year history. He now serves as its Honorary President.

Arthur 和 Ira Friedberg 擔任專業錢幣學家已有 30 多年的歷史，領導著他們的家族企業 Coin＆Currency Institute。該公司是著名的國際專業錢幣學家協會（IAPN）的創始成員。 2001 年，亞瑟創造了歷史，成為 IAPN 50 年歷史上第一位當選主席的美國人。他現在擔任該協會的名譽主席。

Both brothers joined the firm after college and have co-authored numerous celebrated numismatic references, including Gold Coins of the World (10th edition) and Paper Money of the United States (23rd edition). Their work on Appraising and Selling Your Coins has sold over a quarter-million copies. They have also edited R.S. Yeoman’s classics, Modern World Coins and Current Coins of the World, and contributed to the Standard Catalog of World Coins.

兩兄弟大學畢業後都加入了該公司，並共同撰寫了許多著名的錢幣參考文獻，包括《世界金幣》（第 10 版）和《美國紙幣》（第 23 版）。他們的《評估和出售你的硬幣》一書已售出超過 25 萬份。他們也編輯了RS Yeoman的經典著作《現代世界硬幣》和《世界當代硬幣》，並為《世界硬幣標準目錄》做出了貢獻。

Arthur Friedberg, a life member of the American Numismatic Association and member of the Professional Numismatists Guild since 1977, has consulted for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on commemorative coins. His articles have been published widely, and he serves as the paper-money columnist for Coin World.

阿瑟‧弗里德伯格(Arthur Friedberg) 是美國錢幣協會終身會員，自1977 年以來一直是專業錢幣學家協會會員，曾為聯合國糧食及農業組織提供諮詢，並就紀念幣在美國參議院銀行委員會作證。他的文章被廣泛發表，並擔任《硬幣世界》的紙幣專欄作家。

The Friedbergs’ contributions have earned numerous accolades, including the Medal of Merit from the American Numismatic Association (1992), the Prix d’Honneur from the IAPN (1993), the Heath Literary Award (1994), and the Swiss Vrenelli Prize (1999) for outstanding contributions to numismatics.

弗里德伯格夫婦的貢獻贏得了無數讚譽，包括美國錢幣協會頒發的功績勳章（1992年）、IAPN頒發的榮譽獎（1993年）、希思文學獎（1994年）和瑞士維雷內利獎（1999年） ）對錢幣學的傑出貢獻。

About Whitman Brands™

關於惠特曼品牌™

Formed from the 2023 merger of the numismatic publishing giants CDN and Whitman, Whitman Brands unites iconic titles like the Red Book, Blue Book, 100 Greatest, Paper Money of the United States, and Cherrypicker’s Guides, plus an expansive line

Whitman Brands 由錢幣出版巨頭CDN 和Whitman 於2023 年合併而成，匯集了《紅皮書》、《藍皮書》、《100 最偉大》、《美國紙幣》和《Cherrypicker's Guides》等標誌性書籍，以及豐富的產品線