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Message:: [QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2259779, member: 19165"]I tried with both of my siblings (of course, they won't inherit my collection, but I was trying to get family interested). With my brother, I started when he was 8-9. He thought things were cool, but lost interest. I started with my sister a little bit earlier, more like 6 or so. She enjoyed going to the small local show with me, and has been working on a Merc set. She's lost a bit of interest in college, since she's far away and has no income yet. However, she still wants to see my newest pieces whenever she comes home. I'm convinced its not so much the age, but rather the approach. Kids of that age (3 might be a little young, but he'll be ready soon) don't care so much about the objects - they're just shiny round things. What they care about is spending time with you. Develop a relationship with them, show them what you enjoy, and they'll come to cherish the time they spend collecting with you. Once they are old enough to understand what these things are, and why you like them, they will start to appreciate the things as well. Instill in them a love of the hobby, sure - but the hobby is really secondary. Also, not everyone is cut out to be a collector. Don't put pressure on them, that they have to like coins just because you do. If they grow up enjoying coins with you, great - but if they grow up not liking coins, that's ok, too.[/QUOTE]