Why to opt for Coin Collection as a Hobby for Your Child? What do you give to a child on his birthday who has everything? Adding another toy to an overflowing toy basket is not a very appetizing idea.
How about embarking him on a hobby that will last him a lifetime? For his next birthday, consider buying him a gate fold spread that can hold about 50 or so coins.
By the time he fills it with coins, he will have a hobby which will fill his life with wonders and teach him important lessons.
He may not jump with excitement at the first sight of his gift but as you will help him add coins of different denomination and countries into his collection and tell him their stories, he will become interested.
There is no ideal age to start a hobby but earlier in life you start with something, more accomplished you get.
If your child starts collecting from a young age, he will be able to boast of a vast collection by the time he attains adulthood.
Moreover, coin collection can also be an important lesson in saving money.
Encourage him to save coins in his piggy bank also.
In fact, coin collection can be an interesting way to learn history.
You can use older coins of your country to teach history to your child for a start.
Stories will add spice to the hobby of coin collection and turn your child into historian of sorts.
Get a pair of white gloves, a magnifying glass, and a book on coin collection along with coin album or folder.
Watching the finer details of a coin under magnifying glass can be a very exciting experience for a child.
Be ready with answers to question that your child is likely to ask.
Internet is the best medium to get maximum information without spending much on books.
Learn and pass on the tricks to your child on collecting, cleaning and storing the coins.
Encourage your child to scout for coins, especially those that have been discontinued.
It is not advisable to buy expensive coins in the beginning.
Exchanging coins with other numismatics, however, is a much better idea.
In fact, just pass the word to your relatives and friends that you are helping your child with coin collection and get ready to handle avalanche of coins that will follow.
You never know, the hobby of coin collection, meant for your child, may turn into a lifelong passion.