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Littleton's Coin Collecting Learn Center
Welcome to Littleton Coin's Learn Center, where you can learn all about coin collecting and how to start a collection! This section features the information you'll need, whether you're ready to start building your coin collection, or already a seasoned pro. You'll find the most popular collector-requested topics here!


Learn about coins
- Coin & Currency History Explore the history of money, from ancient days to modern issues
- U.S. Coins By TypeDiscover in-depth information about the history of the most popular U.S. coin types
- Coin Glossaries Collecting terms and definitions from A to Z
- Grading GuidesLearn how to determine the quality of your coins with grading descriptions and images

How to get started collecting
- WelcomeA welcome from David Sundman
- How to Collect Information every collector should know about types of coins, mint marks, coin grading and more
- For Beginners Start collecting Lincoln Cents, National Park Quarters, and other popular series with these handy guides
- Top Questions See the top questions and answers from collectors

Build your coin collection
- Collecting Guides Get FREE guides to collecting the most popular coin series
- Collector ChecklistsInventory what you have, and see what you need
- Release Schedules Find out when your favorite coins will be released

Protect and display your coins
- Caring For Your CollectionTips for storing, handling and caring for your coin or paper money collection
- Coin Holder GuideFind the correct size holder for popular coin types
- Littleton Albums & FoldersCustom albums and folders for your collection – over 85 titles to choose from!

News & articles about coins and collecting
- Online LibraryArticles and stories by well-known numismatist authors
- Coin Collecting ResourcesVisit these trusted sites for additional coin collecting resources and information
- Littleton Coin Press RoomSee what's in the news at Littleton Coin Company