Coins & Paper Money

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

A sneak peek into 2026 coins…
The excitement is building for collectibles honoring America’s anniversary!
This year is a big one for our nation! As we gear up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence, collectors like us are going to have some exciting opportunities. Here at Littleton, we’ve

Happy Lunar New Year – welcome to the Year of the Horse!
Now that we’ve celebrated the start to the calendar year, it’s time to honor the Lunar New Year! The Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in China and other Asian

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

