LARRY JEWETT JOINS WHITMAN BRANDS

Whitman Brands™, a leading full-service provider of data, media, and product distribution for the numismatics and collectibles marketplace, is pleased to announce that Larry Jewett, longtime editor at Coin World, has joined the company, strengthening its publishing team at a pivotal moment for the numismatic hobby.

Jewett brings decades of editorial leadership and deep market knowledge, filling the role most recently held by Diana Plattner. "We're thrilled to welcome Larry to Whitman," said Patrick Perez, Chief Publishing Officer. "He's stepping into an important role, and his experience, judgment, and passion for the hobby will help us continue building something truly special."

Whitman released more than 50 new titles and products last year, including the reimagined 2026 Red Book, a redesigned 2026 Stamp Catalog, a new Professional Series of books for advanced topics, and an elevated album line dubbed Whitman Prestige, with an even more ambitious publishing slate planned for 2026.

Jewett will be a key ingredient in elevating content quality across the portfolio—supporting ongoing revisions, strengthening editorial rigor, and launching new projects. His responsibilities include serving as lead editor for the Red Book and Mega Red; editing and developing album and folder content; planning and producing ad-hoc articles for Greysheet, Red Book Quarterly, and Greensheet; and writing and delivering breaking news and major market developments for Greysheet News.

 

Jewett also brings with him trusted relationships across the numismatic industry, including close ties with industry leaders, the U.S. Mint, and other key institutional partners. "I couldn't be happier to join Whitman Brands at such an exciting time for numismatics," said Jewett. "Whitman has an unmatched legacy of educating and serving collectors. I'm excited to work with this talented team, build on the strong foundation already in place, and contribute to the next chapter of these iconic publications."

Larry Jewett is a respected numismatic editor and journalist with decades of experience covering the rare coin and collectibles markets. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, and a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Jewett earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in popular culture.

He began his career in radio in Ohio and Arkansas before transitioning to magazine journalism. His early work focused on the automotive sector, contributing to racing and restoration publications. Concurrently, his role as a host announcer for Monster Jam led to a digital marketing position with Feld Entertainment, where he specialized in digital journalism.

Prior to joining Whitman Brands, Jewett spent many years at Coin World, where he held senior editorial roles and was widely recognized for his deep knowledge of U.S. and world coinage, market trends, and the people who shape the hobby. He currently serves on the board of the Numismatic Literary Guild and is a multiple winner of Best Podcast awards. His collecting interests include birth-year world coins and banknotes with unique serial numbers. He and his wife, Michele, reside in Central Florida.

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