That was the headline in the email I received this evening. I almost deleted the mail before reading it, but curiousity got the better of me. Luckily the young man that wrote this email to me, started his collection last year after attending one of our "coins in the classroom" programs held at the Kid's Fest event.
This young man started by thanking me for my time and efforts to get kids to join in on the collecting. He is now 12 years old and has finished his very first collecting goal.
He first apologized for not knowing his grades yet, but has a birthday coming up and has asked for a Photograde book, and believes that he will receive one. His parents are helping with his collection.
His current collection is as follows. One of each:
1.
Indian cent. 1899
2.
Lincoln Cent 1918
3.
Shield nickel 1868
4.
Liberty nickel 1903
5.
Buffalo nickel 1913
6.
Jefferson nickel 1943
7.
Barber dime 1900
8.
Mercury dime 1945
9.
Roosevelt dime 1962
10. Up to date
State Quarter Collection. All handpicked from change.
What amazed me was the following insert from his father.
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Dear sir;
I wanted to add a personal thank you to this email. My son has been bugging his mother and I since the Kid's Fest this past summer to look at all of our change. We can no quicker get inside the house before our son is asking to see our coins. His interest has sparked into other areas including math and history. He wants to receive coin books for his upcoming birthday. He still has the book list that you passed out in your brochures. His current collection has been solely financed with funds raised by his chores. He volunteers throughout the neighborhood for payments of coins. His grades this year have also improved as we guaranteed the latest
State Quarter for any grades of A or B. Your program is the best that we could have hoped for. It has given our son inspiration. He hopes that when he grows up to work for your firm and teach others about the neat coins you show to kids. He learned that you will be bringing your coins to his school after the break. He is excited to show you his latest purchases. He studies his coins daily and has learned to put them in the cardboard holders that you provided the group. Thank you so much for the work that you do for these kids. If we may make a donation to your cause, please let us know. You and your staff have a gift and it should be shared with the world.
Sincerely,
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After reading the email I can honestly state that this little guy has put together the most perfect collection.
Posted 03/31/2005 10:16 pm
