Presidential gold coins (what's in a name?)

I visited one of my grandsons home a lil while back and noticed a jar half full of the presidential coins. Patting him on the back for saving money , I asked "How full before you take it to the bank?" His face was utter shock. "Papaw, those are GOLD coins, I am saving to cash in on the gold." I snickered because that was funny, his face didn't change, he was serious. When I told the 25 y/o that GOLD dollars was just a name he didn't believe me. Oh well, I left that alone at least he's saving money even for the wrong reason, but he has a shock coming that's for sure.

 

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Huh? You mean they aren't actually gold?
Oh darn

 

I can't even give mine away . Maybe a contest is due ??

 

Now you know what to get him for Christmas!

 

My kids get them from the tooth fairy for losing teeth. FFIVN knows that they aren't gold...Trying to convince the 5 year old though....that's another story.

 

If he still doesn't believe you @Southernman189, you might want to show him this:

https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/coin-specifications

 

naaaaaa I'll leave it alone. At least he's saving money

 

There are none so blind as those who will not see..........

 

This was an amusing anecdote until you said he's 25 yrs old.

Then it became an cautionary indictment of an educational system.

Good luck.

 

They are golden, not gold. Teach him a new word.

 

I have been asked many times (those that know I collect coins) "Are those NEW GOLD coins, GOLD?" I just shake my head in disbelief and say NOOOOOOOO

 

Hey Papaw, don't you know anything, geez. He is saving them so he can pay the nursing home bill he is going to put you in. Get with it man, he loves you dude and you want to pop his bubble, shame on you. Just kidding, haha.

 

You need to show him what a real gold dollar(1849-1889) looks like.

 

I did he said "his was bigger" lol

 

That boy ain't got brains enough to get in out of the rain lol just wait until he's ready to cash in his GOLD lol

 

I won't be saying "that's ma' grandkid!"

 

Unless he can find ANOTHER person who thinks they are gold. (And they ARE out there.)

 

I found a George Washington one that had a matte finish. Is that Super Special. Only matte I’ve found