I think we need to revamp the YN definition...
AskRaq
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I think:
YN (Young Numismatist) should refer to ages 12 & under
TN (Teen Numismatist) should be used for 13-19 yr. olds
NN (Newbie Numismatist) should be used to those that are new to the "real world" of Numismatic Information
YC (Young Collector) would be someone under 18 that hasn't yet gone from the 'coins to the books' (numismatic information)
At 38, I'm a NN... having found this Forum & other informational websites/forums only in the last year or so ~
YN (Young Numismatist) should refer to ages 12 & under
TN (Teen Numismatist) should be used for 13-19 yr. olds
NN (Newbie Numismatist) should be used to those that are new to the "real world" of Numismatic Information
YC (Young Collector) would be someone under 18 that hasn't yet gone from the 'coins to the books' (numismatic information)
At 38, I'm a NN... having found this Forum & other informational websites/forums only in the last year or so ~
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Or "Mid YC"
What does it matter? I am a YN, as far as I am concerned, and I'm 34.
THIRTY FOUR!
I'm young at heart.
<< <i>YN (Young Numismatist) should refer to ages 12 & under
TN (Teen Numismatist) should be used for 13-19 yr. olds >>
I like this idea. In spite of the way the ANA defines it, I've always thought it was rather silly to call somebody in their late teens to early twenties a YN.
Russ, NCNE
Great idea.
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To some YN seems to imply that a person is not all that knowledgeable about the hobby. I have met many YNs that are extremely knowledgeable, some more knowledgeable than a couple of ANs (Adult Numismatists) that I know.
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It just like when you get a job baiting fishing hooks as I see it.
You start out as an "apprentice baiter" and after 5 years your title changes to "Master baiter"
<< <i>Just as long as they don't come up with an OFN!
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<< <i>It seems anyone that just starts the hobby is a YN to me.......but what do I know I'm old.
It just like when you get a job baiting fishing hooks as I see it.
You start out as an "apprentice baiter" and after 5 years your title changes to "Master baiter"
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ttown, that last sentence is mad
<< <i>ANA defines "YN" as a collector at or under 23 years. >>
Wow, thanks ANA! I'm still eligible for some free giveaways somewhere for the next nine months!
<< <i>OK now we have categories of numismatists... the next thing will be (sharp intake of breath) GRADES!!!!! Let's see a YN55, yep, that's it.
That will finally prove to all that gradeflation is inevitable.
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<< <i>ANA defines "YN" as a collector at or under 23 years. >>
Wow, thanks ANA! I'm still eligible for some free giveaways somewhere for the next nine months!
When was the last time the ANA gave anything away for free?!
I never did believe an 18 year old (or older) should be called a YN (by the definition that many on the board think of when they hear the term)
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Good Lord brothers, just what we need. Now we gotta get politically correct on the forum.
<< <i>Just as long as they don't come up with an OFN! >>
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<< <i>YN (Young Numismatist) should refer to ages 12 & under
TN (Teen Numismatist) should be used for 13-19 yr. olds >>
I like this idea. In spite of the way the ANA defines it, I've always thought it was rather silly to call somebody in their late teens to early twenties a YN.
Russ, NCNE >>
What's the average age for numismatists? Is 23 young compared to the average age?