Littleton’s Online Coin & Paper Money Library

Welcome to Littleton's easy-to-use Online Library, featuring articles by numismatic experts on a wide variety of subjects relating to coins and paper money. These include Littleton Coin Company president David Sundman's popular and informative Bits & Pieces articles that have appeared in our quarterly Showcase catalog over the years.

Use the links below to browse coin articles by subject or by author, and please keep checking back for new articles as they are added to our Online Library.

Money: History in Your Hands – by David Sundman

As a long-time member of the PNG and the ANA, I'm pleased to recommend watching the video "Money: History in Your Hands"...

The Great Belzoni – by David Sundman

Occasionally we find unusual medals when we purchase collections, and this one has a real story....

The Changing Luck of the $2 Bill – by David Sundman

Many $2 bills, including this 1896 "Educational Series" $2 Silver Certificate, are found with one or more corners torn off...

Further Reading

For collecting guides, encyclopedias, and other fascinating books on coins and paper money, visit our online store!