Author Archive : Helen P.

How to Be a Gift Genie!
Littleton Coin Company elves have been busy stocking our shelves with all kinds of gift ideas to help you find something for everyone of any age! Thanks to a recent sit-down with sales and

What to do with Great Aunt Ida’s coins
I just inherited a collection. What do I do? “It’s a daunting task if you don’t know what you’re looking at,” said Ken Westover, a Littleton Coin Company buyer. He’s seen everything from the

America’s Veteran History
America has a long history honoring veterans on coins, thanks in part to how Veteran’s Day evolved. The important date is November 11, 1918, the day the ceasefire – or armistice – was declared,

Discovering Christopher Columbus on Coins and Currency
“The Landing of Columbus”, John Vanderlyn It’s been quite an adventure to discover all the different ways in which Christopher Columbus can be found on U.S. money! In 1863, Congress passed the National Bank

