Tagged: Kids Collecting Coins
Inspire young coin collectors! Discover fun ways to get kids excited about searching their pocket change, spotting rare mint errors, and start simple sets (like Lincoln cents: 1909–present OR Jefferson nickels: 1938–present OR 50 State quarters: 1999 to 2008).
History Of Coins & Coin Collecting: A Look Back At The Hobby Of Collecting Coins & The Importance Of The U.S. Quarter
How long have people been collecting coins? About a long as coins have been made -- around 600 BC to 800 BC. In addition to a brief history of coins and info about the history of coin collecting, see how the 50 State Quarters program sparked a renewed interest in coin collecting in the late 1990s. Collecting the U.S. quarters led many to start collecting coins of other types as well. Here we review the ups and downs of coin collecting through the years, and how it all comes back to the U.S. quarter.
Free Online Coin Calculators + Fun Money Calculators To Try
Have some spare change lying around? Wondering how much money all that loose change is worth? Here are some free online coin calculators, plus some fun learning tools for parents interested in teaching their children about counting and other money matters.