What should you do with the coins you find in change?, spend or save them... Guide to the coins in your pocket from Token Publishing in association with The Royal Mint.

The 4th edition will be released in June 2026, here are the first three editions of the popular guide to UK coins.

Publication date: 14 July 2022
Edition: 3rd
Print length: 72 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1908828613
Dimensions: 24.5 x 0.7 x 16.9 cm

Publication date: September 2019
Edition: 2nd
Print length: 72 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1908828477
Dimensions: 24.5 x 0.7 x 16.9 cm

Publication date: September 2018
Edition: 1st
Print length: 72 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1908828415
Dimensions: 24.5 x 0.7 x 16.9 cm

When asking Google Gemini about the "Spend it? Save it? coin book" - this was the reply:

If you're asking about "Spend It? Save It?", you are likely looking for the popular UK coin guide published by Token Publishing.

It's a compact, user-friendly "bookazine" designed for people who want to know if the change in their pocket is worth more than its face value.

Key Details for 2026

• The 4th Edition: Token Publishing is currently working on the 4th edition, which is scheduled for release around June 13/14, 2026.
• Purpose: It helps collectors identify rare or high-value decimal coins (like the Kew Gardens 50p or rare £2 coin designs) currently in circulation.
• Content:
• Price Guides: Estimated market values for coins in various conditions.
• Mintage Figures: Data on how many of each coin were actually produced.
• "What to Look For": High-quality photos showing specific mint marks or errors that increase a coin's value.
• Price: It typically retails for around £6.95, making it an affordable alternative to the much larger, academic numismatic catalogs.

Where to find it?

You can usually find it at:

1. The Royal Mint's official shop (often carries the latest edition).
2. Token Publishing's website.
3. Major coin fairs (like the London Coin Fair or Midland Coin Fair).