Jewett Joins Whitman

Larry Jewett, longtime editor at Coin World, has joined Whitman Brands’ publishing team, filling the role most recently held by Diana Plattner. “We’re thrilled to welcome Larry to Whitman,” says 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.”

With decades of editorial leadership and deep market knowledge, Jewett will play a key role in elevating Whitman’s content quality across its portfolio—supporting ongoing revisions, strengthening editorial rigor, and launching new projects. His responsibilities include serving as lead editor for A Guide Book of United States Coins (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,” says 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.”

About Larry Jewett

Larry Jewett is a respected numismatic editor and journalist with decades of experience covering the rare coin and collectibles markets. 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. He currently serves on the board of the Numismatic Literary Guild and has won multiple “Best Podcast” awards. His collecting interests include birth-year world coins and bank notes with unique serial numbers.