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You can always get him some world coins, too. It's always fun to see the designs from different areas of the world. Also, it's fun to learn where those countries are.
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Now that you mention it, he is very interested in war, and war weapons 1943 steel cents , 1942-45 War Nickels ,etc.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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If he's interested in war stuff (me too), then T-BOP's latest suggestion sounds good. They are directly tied to WWII and the need to change compositions. Also, some WWII coins of the Third Reich would be cool to add for contrast.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My 9 year old was thrilled with a mixed bag of a couple hundred world coins. Had a handful from the 19th century and covered all sorts of interesting places in the map. Maybe the spark will really ignite someday, but I presume it will take a few experiences with coins over a few years before he finds a passion.
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Canada
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Has your brother expressed interest in coin collecting? If so, great, if not, don't push it on him. He may be interested later on. Use the KISS rule and keep it simple for now. He will probably enjoy the time you spend with him more than the coins at this age. Good luck.
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United States
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I agree with T-bop. Give him some coins assuming he's interested in collecting. Otherwise wait for the bug to bite him. World coins or US coins are excellent suggestions. How about some War Nickels. I like the 11 coin sets in card holder with pictures. |
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Has your brother expressed interest in coin collecting? If so, great, if not, don't push it on him.  I would also go with USSID gift suggestion over spending $40 on coin items for someone that may or may not be interested. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If he hasn't shown an interest, you'll be wasting your money. I tried to get my kids interested years ago. Still no interest on their part and I use to drag them to coin shows where it might spark some interest. I even started birth year collections for them, still nothing. They have to want to do it.
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United States
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Now that you mention it, he is very interested in war, and war weapons Have you considered the WWI commemorative? Or maybe going back for others, like the WW2 series? If he doesn't take to collecting, they could still be interesting pieces for him. |
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United States
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My eight year old daughter expressed interest while I was roll hunting. She began to fill her Whitman Lincoln Cent folder and loved finding wheat cents! Unfortunately, later on the Iphone came into her life, along with her need for social status. When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Unfortunately, later on the Iphone came into her life, along with her need for social status. That was my exact first thought about the OP's 9 year old brother. It would be a major accomplishment just to pull him away from his computer games and iphone for an hour!  Edited by USSID18
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I just got back from the store. I took this picture for you. That is pretty cool. Quote:
I was actually maybe looking to give him closer to 40$ in value Two rolls of Ikes. Whatever you get him, I am sure he will appreciate it.  |
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Thank you everyone. I actually just showed him some toned coins, and he fell in love.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Toners are nice! In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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I actually just showed him some toned coins, and he fell in love. That would do it. |
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