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I decided awhile back to give my Grandkids some coins for Christmas. After seeing jars of "unsearched" coins on ebay I decided to get some mason type jars and fill them with some coins. My initial idea was to put mostly wheatback cents and Franklin nickles, but once I got going I started throwing in all kinds of different coins from Morgan dollars down to large cents. It was fun to put together, and I hope it may spark some interest in coins for them.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Really cool. Id be afraid they would spend them
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Love this. But I'd be quick to educate them about not spending them. Unless of course you've already done that, in which case  |
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I will make sure they understand they are not to be spent!!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it were me, I might also throw in a couple interesting foreign pieces too, like maybe a silver or nickel Voyageur dollar, or a 10% Peso, or a Churchill crown, or a maybe shilling or sixpence.
Edited by hcmusicguy
12/16/2015 7:31 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What if you sealed the lids with wax, then buried the jars somewhere or hid them in a cave, then went on a treasure hunt with them. That would be such a memorable experience in addition to being an awesome gift.
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United States
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Actually each one has an uncirculated 1966 Canadian dollar, the only one in a flip as well as a few other Canadian, Mexican and South African coins. I tried to mix things up for them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a really cool idea! I hope that they enjoy it! I think that you should try llewellin's idea. That would be so cool!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I want a jar like that for Christmas  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That would won the most awesome secret Santa gift award hands down
Edited by Cascade
12/16/2015 8:45 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's a wonderful gift! You'd be my favorite grandparent. |
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They look great. I am confident that they will appreciate them. |
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That is one great Christmas gift. Good idea ! |
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Still the coolest thing I'll see all week!  |
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Posted 12/16/2015 7:25 pm
