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Valued Member
United States
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*Newbie* here.
I plan to buy some type of coin or coins from the year my son was born, in the early 1990s. What are your suggestions? I do not think I would want to spend more than $50-$100. I was thinking maybe a silver proof set?
I also would consider getting some type coin set as a gift to give my stepson as well as one for his wife, they are both in their mid-30s. Along with that, I consider getting coins for the years my two grandchildren were born, they are both under 10 years old.
Any thoughts on this? Would appreciate hearing your take on buying coins for these type memorable dates.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I think a silver proof set would make a very nice gift. You mention wanting to buy coin gifts for several people. Are they all collectors or would this be more like a one-time keepsake type of gift? Here's what I did once: My mother's grandfather helped to build the Colombian Exposition. So I got her three Colombian Exposition half dollars so that she could, in turn, give them to her grandchildren (my nieces and nephew). She was delighted because of the family association with the event represented on the coin. If your son has a special interest, let us know. There's a coin out there that he'll love. I might not know what it is, but somebody here will.  |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Buddy, that's a wonderful way to honor your grandfather's connection to the Colombian Exposition.
My stepson and his family do not collect, it would be a one time thing. They do seem to have all they need and at times itmis hard to figure out gift ideas for them. With the grandkids, I also plan to get a Whitman folder or two and show them how to look for and add pennies, nickels or dimes to it. May strike their interest in coin collecting, you never know.
I figure my son will inherit the coins I choose to collect now, so eventually a coin set from his year of birth would go to him.
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10/14/2016 1:33 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Another possibility would be to get each person on your list a proof American Silver Eagle ( ASE). The ASE is a very attractive coin with an historic design, and the proof coins really "pop" in terms of their visual aesthetic. Also, an ASE would be a coin that they would not see in circulation, so it has more of a "Wow!" factor and perceived value (at least in my experience). For your son and grandchildren, proof ASEs are available for their birth years. For your stepson and his wife, you could go with the year they got married or the year each graduated from college (if appropriate). Good luck! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with the proof ASE suggestions. Knowing the what years you are thinking about, might get you more suggestions. |
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Valued Member
United States
54 Posts |
I agree, the ASE is quite a beauty. Would you choose one that comes in a plastic slab and has an official NGC? |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
12282 Posts |
IMO, for your intended purpose, ASEs in their original packaging from the US Mint would make for a nicer presentation/gift.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for steering me in the right direction.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That link might have some good ideas .. But I just looked through all the pages and did not see a boxed proof ASEQuick search and here is one http://goccf.com/t/146945 |
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks, GR. That's really a very pretty presentation of the coin.
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