Privy Marks are Popping up on US Coins
What are they, and why are they important?
We all know about mint marks. On a US coin, it’s the tiny letter that indicates the minting facility (except for “no mint mark” coins from Philadelphia). But a privy mark is different. This...
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Dining With 5 Heroes of WWII
What famous American leaders from WWII would you invite to a dinner party? We, too, wondered who we’d want at a sit-down soirée. It was part of the creative process. We were brainstorming a...
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The history behind Daylight Saving Time
and how much did Ben Franklin have to do with it?
Love it or hate it – this past weekend, we all had to “spring ahead” for Daylight Saving Time. Unless, of course, you’re in Hawaii or the portions of Arizona that don’t participate in...
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Look Who Littleton Coin is Celebrating During Women’s History Month!
Women’s profiles on paper currency and coins have come a long way since 1891, when Martha Washington was featured on a $1 silver certificate. In fact, in this new century, there are more choices...
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