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Valued Member
Canada
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I hope some of you can help me here. I have been asked to give a presentation to a Seniors home on coin collecting,I wonder how I should go about planning and presenting this topic to Seniors in an Assisted Living housing project.I am sure most with collections will be interested in value of their own collections, so I will stay later and offer my opinions/appraisals on such.
What do you think would be a good way to open this presentation,and content to keep it interesting? I will be given about 1/2 hour for the presentation. Any opinion is greatly appreciated. Thanks
PS. I am a middle aged collector with about ten years under my collecting belt
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would stick to coins from the youth of the audience. 20's thirties and forties should work. Have examples of all denominations available and have rarity stats on hand as they may be surprised as to value of coins they more than likely handled in change. Example 25 and 26 5 cents etc. Attempt to include their experience from back in the day so to speak.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'm guessing most won't be experienced collectors? If that's the case, have basic information on storage, cleaning (not to do it!), good books on the subject, etc. Then have some examples as nickelsguy said, keep it interesting and relevant.
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Forum Kid
Canada
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i would like to add that a timeline of canadian coins brief from each major changes and interesting fun facts such as the War Nickels and their composition and the morse code "we win when we work willingly" but remember you do not want to bore them! mention how many different varieties there are and possibly the different monarchs, remember to engage the audience like asking questions and making jokes. in addition asking simple questions like "do you remember this" and brushing over the different designs on each coin, EG: 1920 large cent 1920 small cent, 1937 modern maple leaf. 1967 centennial set. Hope this helps a little bit, have fun. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AMEN nickelsguy! Coins from their youth is the hook. Compare and contrast to today's coins.
A little nostalgia for good measure:
"Remember when a nickel bought an entire candy bar?"
"Remember when a phone call cost a dime?"
(Actually, THESE are your opening lines. Gets the folks remembering.)
"Let's take a walk down memory lane. I have brought some examples of coins from your youth.
Let's have some fun looking at them and learning."
Now, the tie in to their own coins. Here you might mention getting a member of the family to assist.
Emphasize that coins serve as a bridge between generations.
Time spent with family ...
You will do well.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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A few times I gave these talks to the elderly, I pass around something they are all familiar with.............. a 1937 George VI dollar bill.........the lit up eyes and smiles say it all!
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Valued Member
 Canada
247 Posts |
Hey Guys Thanks for the great ideas and comments, I think it will be fun and I hope I can fill the 1/2 hr. Anyone else care to chime in with more ideas and suggestions.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not sure if you gave your presentation yet but I bet you could get some cool memories going you would have people there who could remember three different monarchs. Maybe even spending a large cent on a piece of candy. I bet that memory would bring a smile to some old girl's face.
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Valued Member
Canada
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So I gave the presentation to about 30 seniors, had fun and enlightened some to the care of coins. I was then inindated with appraisal requests. Nicest coin I was able to view was a 1912 $5 dollar Can gold coin in MS60 ( my opinion) so I think it was a win win for everyone. Alot of nice coins going to be handed down to the family members of alot of really nice seniors,(and I got to see in hand the gold $5)  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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congratulations
sounds very worth while
i`ll wager it brought a few
smiles on the faces
of the seniors and yours
best regards
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