Whitman® 获得由著名专家 Art 和 Ira Friedberg 创作的几件标志性硬币和货币参考作品的知识产权

此次收购包括全球公认的金币和美国纸币等标题，以及受到普遍尊重的弗里德伯格编号系统™（编目、描述、购买和销售金币和美元的标准）。

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® 是一家领先的钱币文学出版商，宣布收购由著名专家 Art 和 Ira Friedberg 撰写的几本标志性硬币和货币参考书的全球知识产权。此次收购包括全球公认的金币和美国纸币等标题，以及受到普遍尊重的弗里德伯格编号系统™（编目、描述、购买和销售金币和美元的标准）。

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.

这些经久不衰的参考文献因其学术准确性、深度以及对收藏家和研究人员的实用价值而受到赞誉。 《世界金币》是探索古今金币不可或缺的指南，而《美国纸币》被广泛认为是权威的货币价格指南，七年来一直是美国纸币估值和研究的基石。几十年。

"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 总裁兼首席执行官约翰·费根鲍姆 (John Feigenbaum) 表示：“Art 和 Ira Friedberg 是卓越钱币学术的代名词。” “他们的作品树立了行业标准，我们很荣幸能够发扬他们的遗产，让全世界的收藏家和研究人员更容易接触到这些作品。”

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:

此次收购还包括其他著名作品，例如哈罗德·希布勒和查尔斯·卡彭的《所谓的美元》以及罗伯特·弗里德伯格的《美国的外国硬币》和《英国世界的硬币》。此外，惠特曼还将分发硬币与货币研究所之前出版的书籍，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.

此次收购加强了惠特曼提供最全面、最值得信赖的钱币学资源的承诺。这些作品的未来版本将在惠特曼的管理下进行更新，以反映最新的研究、趋势和定价数据。

"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."

“弗里德伯格家族长期以来一直是钱币教育和研究的支柱，”费根鲍姆补充道。 “这是天作之合。通过此次收购，我们确保这些重要指南将继续为子孙后代的收藏家服务。”

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 与惠特曼有着长期的合作关系，其中包括《圣经硬币》、《现代世界硬币：1850–1964》和《美国纸币指南》（红皮书系列™的一部分）等流行书籍的作者，该书已售出自 2024 年夏季发行以来，已发行超过 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."

“一旦我们决定出售，毫无疑问我们会将这些所有权委托给谁，”阿特·弗里德伯格说。 “惠特曼是钱币参考书和价格指南方面的领先权威，我们相信他们将维护和增强这些作品的遗产。”

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 已将这些图书纳入其特色目录和 ONIX 3.1 feed 中，通过其既定的零售网络和批发渠道提供这些图书。当前库存可从 Whitman.com、Whitman's Ebay Store、Amazon 和 Walmart.com 以及全国范围内的书店、爱好商店和其他零售商处购买。

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

如需批发信息和定价，请联系 Dawn Burbank：dawn.burbank@whitman.com 或 (256) 246-1131。

About the Friedbergs

关于弗里德伯格夫妇

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 担任专业钱币学家已有 30 多年的历史，领导着他们的家族企业 Coin＆Currency Institute。该公司是著名的国际专业钱币学家协会（IAPN）的创始成员。 2001 年，亚瑟创造了历史，成为 IAPN 50 年历史上第一位当选主席的美国人。他现在担任该协会的名誉主席。

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.

两兄弟大学毕业后都加入了该公司，并共同撰写了许多著名的钱币参考文献，包括《世界金币》（第 10 版）和《美国纸币》（第 23 版）。他们的《评估和出售你的硬币》一书已售出超过 25 万份。他们还编辑了RS Yeoman的经典著作《现代世界硬币》和《世界当代硬币》，并为《世界硬币标准目录》做出了贡献。

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) 是美国钱币协会终身会员，自 1977 年以来一直是专业钱币学家协会会员，曾为联合国粮食及农业组织提供咨询，并就纪念币在美国参议院银行委员会作证。他的文章被广泛发表，并担任《硬币世界》的纸币专栏作家。

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.

弗里德伯格夫妇的贡献赢得了无数赞誉，包括美国钱币协会颁发的功绩勋章（1992年）、IAPN颁发的荣誉奖（1993年）、希思文学奖（1994年）和瑞士维雷内利奖（1999年） ）对钱币学的杰出贡献。

About Whitman Brands™

关于惠特曼品牌™

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 由钱币出版巨头 CDN 和 Whitman 于 2023 年合并而成，汇集了《红皮书》、《蓝皮书》、《100 最伟大》、《美国纸币》和《Cherrypicker's Guides》等标志性书籍，以及丰富的产品线