Both of my sons received an ASE as a gift in their birth year, 2002 and 2005. I really did not think much of it since I do not collect ASE's or any bullion for that matter. But, talking with my wife, we thought it might be cool to collect the ASE's for each of them from birth year forward. Probably to be given to them at high school or college graduation or perhaps when they are married or some other major life event. I was wondering if anyone else is doing something similar and if so how are you storing them until such time as you might pass them on?
Ase Last year I got my 12 year old daughter into collecting ASE,s. She has bought some on her own and I have bought some for her when I pick up ones for myself. She is trying to get one each from previous years and keep up with current years. I hope she will keep it up and have a collection of value in the future.
I thought most ""Coin Collecters" did not consider AEs real Coins, but worthless Bullion (only worth spot)... I'm glas to see a few people starting to show interest in them... I've always thought they were cool... I'm currently working on building three Sets of them... One in proof, one(2 ) and one in MS-65+ (have 4 or 5) and one in 2x2s (4)... I try to get them as close to spot as I can though.... After I get one of the sets complet I'm going to give it to my daughter for her collection...
ASE's are bullion but because of their popularity they carry a small premium over melt value. The 1996 comes to mind because of the demand vs supply. Other countries bullion coins can be had very, very close to melt value. ASE's are great to collect. Really are not expensive (1996 is the most in UNC) and fairly easy to come by. Heck I picked up a 1989 for $11 and 2006 for $11.50 at the last show. $1-$2 over melt ain't bad! The 2006 is a pocket piece now, noticed a break in luster and scratch on reverse I didn't like. Didn't notice it until I got home (no big deal, been wanting to make one a pocket piece anyways).
I collect ASE's and give them to my nieces and nephews. After all, they have never "thrown away" these gifts. As time has gone on, they look forward to these silver dollars and always know that they are worth something special. After all, how can you NOT like these beauties:
I have 2 sets of unc ASE's going right now for my two daughters, aged 2 1/2 and 7 mos. I keep them both in Dansco albums on the shelf. Some of them are starting to tone already, just light gold rings around the rims, but that is ok by me. I also plan on giving the collections to them when they get married. I guess I picked the ASE's because of their affordability, and even if they do not turn out to be coin collectors they will always have the silver value.
Welcome to the club...it was my idea as well to put something back for my son. He now has the entire ASE series in Uncirc and Proof form 1986 to date...he also has the AGE 1/10, 14/ and 1/2 oz complete from 1986 to 2006..the 1 oz are 1/5 of the way finished. He also has the 1997 thru 2006 proof and uncirc 1/10 oz Platinum eagles...Lucky little dude let me tell ya!! Go for it..it will provide something useful for them one day. I store them in a fireproof (30 min) rated safe..and all the gold and platinum is in the Bank's Safe Deposit Box. Good luck.. RickieB
I have given my son a proof ASE every year since he was born. I give myself a proof ASE every year, my dad, my brother and now I will give one to my grandaughter as well either until I die or they stop making them. I don't store them, I just give them to them on their birthday. they make great gifts and even non-collectors seem to appreciate them.
We unfortunatly dont have any kid's buut I think it is a damn good idea, ok some dont class them as coins but if it gets them interested even better Heck i have a small collection of them also GB Britania;s and have just finished my basic set of Kookaburas LOL add to that a few Pandas n Maples thinking of starting on some Roos as well You go for it Mate and more power to you for doing it. De Orc Ps if they dont decide to collect then it is a nice little gift on it's own with a monetery value to boot
De Orc, I should have mentioned that I also try to get a Britannia every year to go with my ASE collection. I think the '05 was the best one yet! I wish the mint would make another ASE/Britannia set.
I think this kind of thing is a great idea and one of the best ways to get younger folks interested in coins. I've thought about doing something like this for my nieces and nephew. Keep up the good work!
Those are BEAUTIFUL coins. Some designs outclass the ASE by far. Too bad they are kind of hard to come by in my area. The one I've seen had a really nasty scuff mark on the obverse. It wasn't worth $13 in that state, bullion yes.
I started an Uncirulated ASE set for both my daughters, 5 and 3 years old. I have all dates from 2000 to 2006 and 3 dates prior to 2000. In addition I made up an expanded silver birthyear set for both. Those sets include the following in their year of birth. Maple Leaf from Canada Libertad from Mexico Britannia from The UK. Kangaroo from Australia Kookabura from Australia. Panda from China. ASE Proof. I also have the full series to date of the Australian Lunar series. Yes.. I really do like Australia. I also have all the Pandas from 2000 to date. When able I will also add an AGE 1oz for both in their year set. For now the coins are just "pretty" to them, but I think there may be some more interest as they get older.
Ican understand many reasons that a coin like the ASE has attained popularity due to the sheer beauty of the coin,but if one desires to leave a beautiful coin with a great history to the kids;the mint state Morgans to me are a much more desirable Legacy, and it might spur interest into American history as well.Plus the coin was actually used for commerce in the 19th century!!!To me a coin that was never in circulation the same as a commemerative coin.
TAS2826>>Whether people consider them a coin or not doesn't matter much, collect what you like ya know, ASE's are a real eye catcher and a great way to get someone interested in the hobby. Your kids will appreciate this when they get old enough and if they don't catch the bug when they see the collection you've started for them I don't know what it would take to get them interested. I have used them in an incentive system for good grades for my kids, I'm pretty sure my youngest son would run through a wall to get an ASE. heheh I keep mine in air-tite containers and they seem to do fine.
