Exploring the Origins of CDN Publishing
Accurate, Reliable, and Comprehensive Wholesale Price Coverage
For over 60 years, CDN Publishing, LLC has been recognized as the foremost industry leader and trusted authority in assessing the wholesale worth of U.S. coins, paper money, and collectibles. Our innovative approach leverages cutting-edge technology, exhaustive data analysis, and a steadfast dedication to accuracy and transparency.
As a full-service independent entity, we cater to collectors and enthusiasts by offering a comprehensive array of services. From printed data to cutting-edge digital and printed media, our commitment spans across various platforms. Specializing in invaluable wholesale resources such as pricing insights, auction results, up-to-the-minute news, and meticulously structured data, our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
Within our portfolio, our flagship brands stand as pillars of excellence. The renowned Greysheet, Greensheet, Banknote Book, and Collector’s Price Guide (CPG) are esteemed house brands that embody our commitment to accuracy, reliability, and comprehensive coverage. These brands have become indispensable tools for investors and enthusiasts navigating the intricate landscape of collectibles and numismatic treasures.
The Coin Dealer Newsletter (CDN) was first published in 1980, when the dealer community expressed a need for a weekly compendium of bid levels from the four teletype systems then in operation. Orvil L. Payne, the founder, was one of eight independent coin dealers operating out of a single shop in Hawthorne, California. The idea was born in the back room of Coin-A-Rama City.
The very first issue was known as the National Coin Broker’s Bulletin, but with the second issue, the name changed to the Coin Dealer Newsletter (although most dealers refer to it as “the Greysheet”). From the beginning, as now, we meticulously examine all possible sources of information (teletype services, computerized trading networks, dealer trades, “buy” lists, and auction prices realized) to present relevant and exceptionally high-quality content, products, and service to our clients, customers, and the larger collectibles community.
CDN’s extensive wholesale expertise perfectly complements Whitman’s expansive retail-based offerings. Together, they form a comprehensive intelligence resource for the collectibles community. Our commitment lies in adapting, innovating, growing, and enriching the lives of dealers, collectors, and investors alike.