Have you been interested in numismatics all your life? Do you remember how it all started for you? Your feelings and impressions when you got your first coin? Do you think it’s time for you to share this experience?
Sharing this passion with your children can be an opportunity for you not only to get closer, but also to broaden their education and spend time together. It may seem difficult today to engage new generations in numismatics or simply in the collection of coins when technology pervades all aspects of our lives. If you need someone to inherit your collection or business, here are some tips that can help you to raise a young collector!
Share your passion
If you have your own coin collection, you may start by introducing it to your child. Show your favorite and most valuable coins. It is very important to explain that there is unique stories behind each coin.
Help your child to start his own collection from buying a special coin folder or album that you can choose together! You may also let your child choose his first coin from your own collection. Tell him the story hidden behind every coin or talk about the history of when it was designed. If the coin isn’t historic, you can create your own story with the character featured on the coin. You might be surprised by how the beginning of a coin collection can stimulate the imagination of your child who may later on take over the direction of numismatics.
Numismatics is more than just collecting coins
In order to create a real numismatic experience, you should not limit yourself or your child to coins. You should look together through books related to numismatics. Depending on the age of the child, you may start from showing pictures to talk about future investment opportunities.
You can watch movies together related to the collection of different currencies, relating historical facts or even cartoons. Historical knowledge is quite essential when engaging in numismatics.
Keep up with modern technology. Internet is full of various online games, quizzes or animated movies for children. Facebook and YouTube are also full of stuff related to numismatics. Try to find as many resources as possible and show them to your child to arouse his interest in coins.
Numismatics isn’t only at home
Visit museums that tell the stories of historical figures engraved on the coins or simply coin and art museums. Tell these stories in a fun way or ask a guide to help you. The more interesting the stories, the more appealing they will be for your child.
Arrange a visit to a famous mint (industrial facility which manufactures coins) with a tour guide in order to get an idea of the overall coins manufacture process, including defects, imperfections…
If you are a member of numismatic club, you should take your child to some meetings, allowing him to benefit from the experience of other members and to get inspiration from their stories and collections. Let the professionals speak about the coins they purchased lately or the ones they are most proud of.
Various numismatic trade shows can be the best place to witness the spirit and atmosphere gathering all numismatists to share their passion. Such events allow you to find interesting people willing to talk about unique coins or their collections.
Don’t let it fade away
Keeping your child interested in numismatics is just as difficult as engaging him in it. To keep the flame alive, pay attention to what your child is most interested in and give him insights into the regions, historical periods or characters which he likes. Buy him his first magnifying glass and make the connection with great detectives such as Sherlock Holmes. Teach him how to observe all the details and imperfections of the coin, and encourage him to look into its history.
Keep up to date with the release of new coins which your child might be curious about. There are coins featuring Superman, Spiderman, spaceships, etc. Some of them can be extremely valuable and might be useful to your children in the future.
Besides, collecting coins might be useful in a school environment. Indeed, numismatics requires organization and above all to be meticulous, not to mention the knowledge in history required. Also, there will be no problem for you to overthink what to get for his birthday. A nice collectible coin will be enough!
There are numerous ways to engage your children in numismatics and coin collection, but the most important is to listen to their wishes, passion and personality. Do not try to force them if you feel that something is not going the way you planned. Just remember that your experience, enthusiasm and patience will do the job.
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