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snitchard Valued Member United States 420 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 12:12 pm Hello, My uncle passed away on Friday (4/24/09) and I was trying to think of a nice tribute to him so I thought maybe placing a Proof Set from the year he was born (1956) in his coffin along with some other stuff the family is placing in with him. Unfortunately my Grandma is very particular and I couldn't afford a 1956 set right now. So, is this a really weird thing to do considering I'm a coin collector and my uncle was not? Thanks, Rich Rich M. - Collector since 2008 Report this Post to the Staff

mycrob Pillar of the Community United States 2602 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 1:08 pm How about taking a picture of the 1956 set (probably available on EBAY- maybe ask seller's permission to use the photo) and putting the picture in there? Then the coins stay out here where we all can enjoy them AND you don't have to spend money. I'm sorry for your loss. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 1:28 pm when my Grandfather died I put a GW dollar coin in his pocket. He was a coin collector and was really looking forward to the president dollars coming out but got sick before they were released and died not long after and never got the chance to get one himself Report this Post to the Staff
Gothic Florin Pillar of the Community United States 2541 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 3:10 pm Nice touch Brian. Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 5:31 pm I don't think this is weird at all. How about one of the coins with the year 1956 on it. That should be more in your budget. It would be a nice touching gift from the coin collector in the family. Report this Post to the Staff
Dnickels Valued Member United States 99 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 6:13 pm I actually think a decent quality circulated coin from that year would be a great choice and more symbolic of a loved ones life than a proof set that just stayed in a plastic case during their entire lifetime. Maybe of a denomination that has some meaning to you or your uncle. Or maybe a circulated coin from the year of birth and death each? Report this Post to the Staff
xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 6:27 pm I am sorry about your Uncle, Snitchard.. and it's not weird at all to do something like that. I agree with pyrbob.. and if Grandma is particular, you can always put your tribute in his shirt pocket. Or if you or a friend is good with scissors then a needle, sew it into something else and place that in with him. Nobody but you and your Uncle need ever know Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 8:26 pm Rich, I'm sorry for the loss of your Uncle. When my Grandfather passed on last year, everyone put something on top of his coffin. I put a fishing lure as him and I were fishing partners. I think a couple nice circulated coins of that year. This would be a nice tribute to your Uncle swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5611 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 9:25 pm Rich, I too am sorry for your loss, it would seem like most people who know each other, there is a special bond or relationship between people, that said, Go for it, He obviously meant very much to you with the time you spent together and the things you both did,I personally like to plant a tree or the person I am trying to Honor, their favorite bush or plant, whatever,it is the thought that really counts, something you will see always to remember them by, just my thoughts, Family is a wonderful thing, only sometimes the one's we love are often gone much toooo soon, be well, Mike.... Report this Post to the Staff
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