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Coin Collecting for Kids
Every coin tells a story. Some coins show us presidents or other famous historical figures. Some tell us about specific landmarks, historical discoveries, animals, plants or other interesting facts about the place the coin represents. Coin collecting is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn. The images on foreign coins can teach us about countries around the world. Similarly, the U.S. Mint has developed some great coin collections which can help children discover their own country. However, there are plenty of learning opportunities with the loose change we find in our purses and couch cushions. Just regular pennies, nickels and dimes provide a great chance to learn about the coins we see and use everyday.
What Do You Need To Start a
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All you really need is some loose change and you’re ready to go. However, a magnifying glass would come in handy for looking for certain markings on each coin. The more advanced coin collector may need a coin reference book, and you will also need something to store your coins in. An inexpensive way is to store your coins in an envelope or jar; have a look at our coin collecting crafts at the bottom of the page to find some great, inexpensive ways to collect and display coins.
