Author Archive : Len B.
Exploring Littleton’s American Money History Podcast
Do you love history? If so, Littleton Coin Company’s podcast, Coins, Currency & American History may be right up your alley. Launched January 2, 2026, this weekly podcast is celebrating the United States’ 250th
Are Nickels Being Discontinued?
Recently, the United States crossed a historic threshold. After years of debate over rising production costs, the cent was officially retired from circulation 2025. For collectors, it marked the end of an era spanned
Looking Back at U.S. Large Cents
Did you know the first American pennies were almost as big as half dollars? It’s true. A Kennedy half dollar measures 30.6 mm in diameter. While early cents measured between 26 and 29
Celebrating 250 Years of American History: The U.S. Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial Coins
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. And the U.S. Mint is marking the milestone with a full lineup of 2026 U.S. coin designs – including five new quarter designs and