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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Johntomk, post: 1842762, member: 57110&quot;]If it is your collection, I think it becomes their collection at birth. After we die everything goes to our children (although I don&#039;t have children yet, but one day) assuming there is not a will that says otherwise. So, does it become theirs at birth or when you are gone? Think Schrödinger&#039;s cat. Basically, you gave it to your children at birth depending on how you look at it. All kidding aside, I think there is no exact answer. If your intent is for them to be really into coins for their numismatic value, age will not necessarily matter. They may never get into collecting. Then again, they may. As others have said, this may occur at any age. I think there are two reasons they may value and keep a collection. </p><p><br /></p><p>A: They would value it for sentimental reasons. </p><p><br /></p><p>B: They would value it for numismatic reasons. </p><p><br /></p><p>I think A may occur without B, but B would be unlikely to occur without A. I know I am young and do not have children, but I am at an age that I have realized the sentimental value of items I was given as a child. Honestly, I think looking at and letting your child know it is yours and his/her collection is the best. Even if they do not get into or stay into coins, they will feel it has real sentimental value. This may be easier said than done depending on their interest in coins, but I think it would have the most impact on whether or not it is something they would sell or get rid of when they get older. As far as giving it to them to take care of, I think it just depends on their maturity level and whether or not they are at a point they can be responsible enough to. Only you can be the judge of that. Age is not always a good indicator.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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