Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Whats a good age to give a kid a coin collection?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="rysherms, post: 1841470, member: 46631"]this is a great topic. i have 2 coin collections. the first is my personal numismatic and bullion hoard. the second is my sentimental and unique collection. i have a 2 year old who already shows signs of enjoying coins. every night we take all of mommy and daddys change, look it over for anything special, and then individually put each one into her piggy bank. the simple jingling of coins will set her into a frenzy and running off to her room pointing at the piggy bank yelling "coins! coins!" </p><p><br /></p><p>she has come with me to a few shows and is beyond her years, she will hold my hand and be silent as i negotiate or go through a collection. its as if she knows there is something special about all those coins in one place. as soon as she says she wants to start collecting, i am going to give her the second collection to start with. its value is probably $500-$800. nothing crazy, but a few truly unique coins in amazing condition. my bullion collection is mine. one day when i move on to the next phase i will leave it to my children in the hopes that the only way it ever leaves our family is if a tragedy struck.</p><p><br /></p><p>i think they need to show true interest.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="rysherms, post: 1841470, member: 46631"]this is a great topic. i have 2 coin collections. the first is my personal numismatic and bullion hoard. the second is my sentimental and unique collection. i have a 2 year old who already shows signs of enjoying coins. every night we take all of mommy and daddys change, look it over for anything special, and then individually put each one into her piggy bank. the simple jingling of coins will set her into a frenzy and running off to her room pointing at the piggy bank yelling "coins! coins!" she has come with me to a few shows and is beyond her years, she will hold my hand and be silent as i negotiate or go through a collection. its as if she knows there is something special about all those coins in one place. as soon as she says she wants to start collecting, i am going to give her the second collection to start with. its value is probably $500-$800. nothing crazy, but a few truly unique coins in amazing condition. my bullion collection is mine. one day when i move on to the next phase i will leave it to my children in the hopes that the only way it ever leaves our family is if a tragedy struck. i think they need to show true interest.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Whats a good age to give a kid a coin collection?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...