| One of the most rewarding hobbies that you can | | | | Watch out for any interestingly designed coins |
| get your child interested in is coin collecting. Not | | | | that show up in your change and give these to |
| only is it fun to collect coins it is also educational | | | | your child. Discuss with them why this coin is so |
| as they are learning about the history of coins | | | | different to the rest. By taking a helpful and |
| and how they are made. You may be thinking | | | | active part in helping your child collect coins they |
| that this is great, but how do I get my TV | | | | will become more enthusiastic. |
| addicted kids interested in coin collecting with all | | | | Tip three: Another great way to get your child |
| the distractions of Nintendo and football? I am | | | | interested in coins is by taking them to a coin |
| glad you asked, because the following tips should | | | | collector show. Start of by checking out your local |
| help you answer that burning question: | | | | listings for a local event. Take them along to that |
| Tip one:The best way to get kids attention these | | | | and if they enjoy it then you can promote them |
| days is to show them something that is either | | | | by taking them to a national or international show |
| grotesque or pretty. With coins we will stick with | | | | in the big city. |
| the latter. If you have any rare or | | | | Tip four: Coin auctions are also great places to |
| commemorative coins that have unique designs | | | | increase your child's interest in coins. At a coin |
| then show your kids these to get their attention. | | | | auction they will not only learn the history behind |
| Tell them the history behind it and what it | | | | the coins but also their value as an investment. |
| represents. Hook them with an interesting story | | | | Tip five: Many coin dealers are passionate about |
| and then you can reel them in. | | | | coins and they enjoy passing on the vast |
| Tip two: One of the best ways to get your child | | | | knowledge they have about coins. By taking your |
| interested in coin collecting is to give them a coin | | | | child along to a coin dealer they will learn a great |
| from your own collection. Get them started by | | | | deal and will be excited to meet an expert who |
| offering them a challenge to collect a whole set | | | | shares their passion. |
| and offer them a reward if they achieve it. | | | | |