"The Great American Coin Hunt"

joeykoins

Hi guys,
Has anyone heard of the new event that some well known publisher, Charles Morgan, from Coin World.
As well as, another coin dealer, his name eludes me,
wants to start to generate interest in the coin hobby?
It is similar to The great American Coin Hunt, premise. Starting in late December, they want to shoot a spark in the hobby to maybe bring more coin collectors in. They're going about it by having many, many contributors, such as, dealers, coin collectors or whomsoever wants to help. Their main plan would be to donate a coin/s, along with a letter explaining about the coin and the coin hobby, into the public. Speaking of where exactly would be up to the contributor. They're talking a vast amount of participants. They said, they have 50 people so far that are willing to help generate this new attempt to bring in the knowledge and interest the hobby needs for that boost. The way, hopefully when back in the day how it once was. These guys are willing to throw in some very well known pricey coins in as well. Morgans, Peace D., some old Indian Cents...
Whatever that might peek the new collectors interest. Even some well known Youtubers are getting involved as well. Daniel, from CoinHelpU is willing to help. Great idea. Hope it works to boost our hobby in this new generation of kids. The whole plan is to show awareness and to what and how much FUN this hobby can bring. Maybe even to show the investment aspect? I'm willing to contribute as well. How about you guys? What do you think? If really interested to know exactly what I'm trying to explain. You can check out Daniel's stream on this exact topic, what I seen, his YouTube channel is; CoinHelpU.
Thanks guys.
https://youtu.be/0XekCZkUKa8

DollarAfterDollar

Anything that draws young kids into the mix is a long term plus for the hobby. I'm giving both my granddaughters coins for each birthday for this reason.

joeykoins

Their "Target" day is December 18.
One week before Christmas!

derryb

All we need now is for the US Mint to join in like they did in 2019 and put some Ws on 2022 quarters.

joeykoins

@derryb said:
All we need now is for the US Mint to join in like they did in 2019 and put some Ws on 2022 quarters.

Yes, I'm pretty sure they did mention the Mint being involved? Remember, Charles Morgan is pretty big in the business. Who knows, right?

The_Dinosaur_Man

During my time in retail I met plenty of youngsters getting into the hobby and many of them became recurring customers. At the local shows over the last few years, the YN population has been steadily increasing.

It's not just the youths that should be considered because everyone needs a hobby. Retirees or expectant retirees can be introduced as well.

My contribution in the hobby's growth will predominantly fall into sharing knowledge in an entertaining and educational way while also making custom albums.

I always thought the W quarters were a good idea. The S quarters should have gotten more publicity and maybe a circulation release. Moving forward, I think more denominations should receive limited strikings at West Point and San Francisco, maybe even a secret mintage using the old press at Carson City.

joeykoins

Yes,

the "W" Quarter Promotion was the BEST the Mint could do to promote coin collecting!

ricko

Interesting. I will follow this closely and will promote it via my contacts in other fields. Some people I work with, while not coin collectors, have already expressed a 'slight interest' in coins. They have asked questions about 'Dad's coins in a box' and a some interest in a couple of coins they put away from change. I encourage them with my responses and elaborate on the hobby. Cheers, RickO

Hydrant

Thanks for the info Joey Baby!

7Jaguars

Nice, the young numismatists need boosts individually and in numbers. I was at the Baltimore show last Saturday and seriously did not see one person under 25 the WHOLE TIME.