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!

Coin collecting is a hobby enjoyed by the whole family
Learn about coins

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 coins

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 a coin collection

Build your coin collection

Protect and display your coin collection

Protect and display your coins

Read news and articles about coins and coin collecting

News & articles about coins and collecting

See Littleton's Top 5 Tips on building a coin collection.

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U.S. Women Quarters - Beginning in 2022 and running through 2025, this quarter series honors notable American women whose achievements contributed to the development of the United States. Read More
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