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gosteelersgosteelers Posts: 2,668 ✭✭✭
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Hello everyone,
I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

Thanks,
Mark

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  • AU58WALKERSAU58WALKERS Posts: 3,562 ✭
    Start a dansco 7070 type album and see which series each lad has the most interest in.
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mark,

    You have just advanced ahead of Longacre as my favorite poster on this forum. image

    Welcome.

    RYK

    GO STEELERS!

    PS I have been working on Jefferson and Buffalo nickels with my 9 year old son for the last few years.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    Welcome !

  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hello everyone,
    I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

    Thanks,
    Mark >>



    It depends upon the kids. Have you asked them what they would be interested in?
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Whoops!

    How rude of me!


    image
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • gosteelersgosteelers Posts: 2,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Hello everyone,
    I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

    Thanks,
    Mark >>



    It depends upon the kids. Have you asked them what they would be interested in? >>



    I was trying to throw out feelers here and there, but I wanted to surprise them somewhat for Christmas morning. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to coins and the possibilities of what to collect out there seems infinite...
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard.
    The only advice I have regarding children and coins is to put them to bed without dinner and charge them fifty cents for breakfast.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • MillertimeMillertime Posts: 2,048 ✭✭
    I've always thought that buffalo nickels would be a great set to get a kid started in.

    Millertime
    Mercury Dime Set (rattlers)
    Complete Dime Set

    image
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    How can a first time poster have a 2088 thread count? image


    And that must have been record time for RYK to throw someone under the bus. image
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>How can a first time poster have a 2088 thread count? image


    And that must have been record time for RYK to throw someone under the bus. image >>



    He posts on the PSA SET REGISTRY FORUM.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    And the SPORTS CARDS & MEMORABILIA FORUM
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    And the SPORTS TALK forum.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
    Circulated wheat cents can be fun to search through and build an album of.

    image
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome

    Get a Redbook, read it with them, and see what they like

    There is no way to predict future "returns", just like in other area of investment.

    Learn, Read, then collect. in that order.

    LCoopie = Les
  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    image
  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭
    The possibilities are endless ... a proof set for each along with a capital birthyear holder ( the one that holds a picture ) that way they have a birthyear set and can put a picture of their favorite person Mom, Dad, Grandpa and make a set to go with the picture... a keepsake and memories to last a lifetime..
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    ............lincoln cents or how 'bout the prez bucks? just don't look for any return for the latter.image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>How can a first time poster have a 2088 thread count? image


    And that must have been record time for RYK to throw someone under the bus. image >>



    He posts on the PSA SET REGISTRY FORUM.

    And the SPORTS CARDS & MEMORABILIA FORUM

    And the SPORTS TALK forum.
    >>


    You will have to excuse my friend, Longacre. He does not get out nearly enough. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hello everyone,
    I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

    Thanks,
    Mark >>



    Welcome!

    I should have named my 4 kids Morgan, Stella, Jeff(erson) & Rose(evelt)

    I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
    Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Hello everyone,
    I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

    Thanks,
    Mark >>



    Welcome!

    I should have named my 4 kids Morgan, Stella, Jeff(erson) & Rose(evelt) >>


    I named mine after Jack Lambert and Mean Joe Greene. We all have our priorities. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Hello everyone,
    I wanted to start collecting coins for my two boys since they are fascinated with them. I have already started collecting for my daughter (Morgan-so that was easy to pick which coins to collect for her). Are there sets that you can recommend for younger kids to get into that will keep them going for years and years (both interest-wise and potentially return-wise).

    Thanks,
    Mark >>



    Welcome!

    I should have named my 4 kids Morgan, Stella, Jeff(erson) & Rose(evelt) >>


    I named mine after Jack Lambert and Mean Joe Greene. We all have our priorities. image >>



    image I want to see the pics of them wearing cryin towels for diapers holding footballs
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,432 ✭✭✭
    welcome here 1st things 1st

    you may want to round the kids up and find a type set in set registry that has images and just let them watch as you keep hitting next coin

    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • DoUPlayOnePocketDoUPlayOnePocket Posts: 330


    << <i>I named mine after Jack Lambert and Mean Joe Greene. We all have our priorities. image >>



    Lambie Pie and Meanie?

    Chris
  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I named mine after Jack Lambert and Mean Joe Greene. We all have our priorities. image >>



    Lambie Pie and Meanie?

    Chris >>



    Feel free to review file footage from KDKA to see what happened to Cleveland fans in 3 Rivers during the late 70s that thought like thatimage

    Those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,645 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mark,

    You have just advanced ahead of Longacre as my favorite poster on this forum. image

    Welcome.

    RYK

    >>



    That was a pretty quick response. I smell an alt here image
    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • DoUPlayOnePocketDoUPlayOnePocket Posts: 330


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I named mine after Jack Lambert and Mean Joe Greene. We all have our priorities. image >>



    Lambie Pie and Meanie?

    Chris >>



    Feel free to review file footage from KDKA to see what happened to Cleveland fans in 3 Rivers during the late 70s that thought like thatimage

    Those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. >>



    Sorry! I was just having a little fun. My Dad was born near Pittsburgh. Despite the fact that I grew up in the Maryland suburbs of D.C., I am very familar with their deeds under the leadership of Terry Bradshaw and his favorite receiver, Lynn Swann. By the way, did you know that Swann took ballet to improve his performance?

    Chris
  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭
    I think he was in a couple of the WQED Mr Rogers neiborhood episodes showing his skills
    image
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • MillerJWMillerJW Posts: 649 ✭✭
    image To coins!!!
    MSgt USAF Jan-06 - Present
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,116 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a feeling these children are gonna nickel and dime Daddy.



    Glad you stopped by and image

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

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