It was many, many years ago that my father took me to Stack's storefront in New York. While they're perhaps far better known for their auctions, they also have a presence on West 57th Street in Manhattan. Some of the items on display are quite unique, like plaster patterns for alternate designs of the Jefferson Nickel and Washington Quarter.
I carried on the tradition earlier this week when their schedule and ours finally overlapped, and I was able to bring Thalia Elizabeth for a brief visit.
I fully expected that it would be a "just looking" visit-- and there was plenty to look at!-- but as it turned out, they had some Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coins at a very reasonable price, which of course meet one of Thalia's criteria (coins with Queen Elizabeth on them).
The salesperson let her pick out the one she wanted and professionally wrote up a sales slip in her name, which she got a kick out of. I wonder if she'll start getting mailings now?
I'm happy that we finally had a chance to stop by what is one of the most famous coin stores in the country, and that the folks behind the counter and even the guards were very nice to my Young Numismatist.
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