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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I also think the Buffalo/Indian Head Nickels are great for kids. Also, any of the Indian Head cents. Even if worn, they are something kids all like. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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World coins. Hundreds and hundreds of different designs from all over the world and a couple hundred different countries and often available for 10 to 25 cents apiece. Even for coins going back into the 19th century.
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United States
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My 9 year old has been collecting for at least 3 years now. He is working on a set of UNC Franklins and also has a collection of UK Pennies (big coins that are common and inexpensive) and Swedish coins (family heritage). Like his dad, he has also been know to buy whatever coin catches his eye.
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United States
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Maybe give him a Dansco album for either pennies or nickels. Challenge him to fill them up with either coin roll hunting or circulation finds. Coin collecting doesn't get any cheaper than that. Maybe fill one of the semi-key holes or just a couple random spots for him to get started.
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Sirdizzy, I don't have any Barbers (unpopular opinion: I actually don't like their design AT ALL THANK YOU! I thought I was all alone. Butt ugly terrible design, so bad I'd rather look at our completely bland and charmless modern obverse designs than look at a Barber, and buying them is out of the question unless it's below spot. That said, you could maybe give the kid a proper dime, say a 1940s Merc. That would be a good way to go. Edited by SaintRidley
10/04/2012 01:41 am
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SaintRidley, I *whimper* don't wanna part with any of my Mercs. Although I guess I could, in the name of hooking a YA. I actually live in Scottsdale AZ ("The most Western town in the West"), so I'm leaning toward the buff nickel--it's a part of the culture down here. As for the Barber, the modern small-denom Swiss coins have a similar design that's actually quite beautiful. I think the main problem is that Barber did not consider his medium--the coins didn't wear well, and unlike coins that are made to be beautiful both in UNC and after many years (like the lovely Morgan dollar), it quickly goes from "kinda charming" to "oh dear god" when put into circulation. |
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United States
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Conder has a good idea, you can get a lot of foreign coins cheap and just let him go crazy. Who knows what can happen with that. I have quite a few hanging around the house just to take when I visit my daughters school, or the kids section of the local library, and "lose" here and there. I've seen kids just have a fit when they find something odd like that and run around wondering just what they have (even a couple of adults). Another idea might be Eisenhower dollars. The whole set can be completed pretty easily and cheaply and kids always love a big honking chunk of silver, even if it doesn't have any silver in it. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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World coins. Hundreds and hundreds of different designs from all over the world and a couple hundred different countries and often available for 10 to 25 cents apiece. Even for coins going back into the 19th century. The more I think about that I too think this would be a lot of fun for a kid. Don't know if there are any flea markets or coin shows in your area but around me I've seen piles of world type coins cheap. At one flea market a guy usually has a bin full of them. That would be fun for kid if given a hugh pile of them. |
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United States
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Just keep in mind this is a kid I don't know, and I barely know his auntie. I want to pass on something small, not have her go "errr . . . . " when I dump a bunch of change on her.
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United States
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Quote:Another idea might be Eisenhower dollars. The whole set can be completed pretty easily and cheaply and kids always love a big honking chunk of silver, even if it doesn't have any silver in it. I was going to suggest Ikes as well. Big, silver, readily available, not that expensive, and a coin most boys have never seen. I used to use them for coin tosses when refereeing little kids soccer matches. They were always a hit. Edited by tgauchsin
10/08/2012 08:49 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A Buffalo nickel still fascinates people who have never seen one. Best choice I think. Doesn't one of the State Quarters have a buffalo on it? Wait until you receive feedback before overwhelming the lad and his mom. As for my opinion of Barbers? My signature says it quite clearly. |
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United States
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An Ike and a buffalo - can't miss with these two. Kids like big, and kids like buffaloes (OK Bison!).
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Canada
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 A Buffalo is probably better than an Ike... especially in Scotsdale! |
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United States
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I don't see why you need to start with silver. I would do uncommon clad and copper coins. Ikes, SBA's, Halfs, centennial half's and quarters, no to mention 2 dollar bills... then if you're still looking for other items, wheats, steelies and low grade buff's are a nice touch. Foreign coin is okay as a small part of a larger lot of US coins, IMHO. |
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An Ike and a buffalo - can't miss with these two. Kids like big, and kids like buffaloes (OK Bison!). I cannot argue with that.  |
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Posted 10/02/2012 11:05 am
