News & Articles for: Coins and Kids

Boy Scouts Talk About Coin Collecting at Whitman Expo, VIDEO 2:56

Boy Scouts Talk About Coin Collecting at Whitman Expo, VIDEO 2:56

David & Joseph Nakasone, Boy Scout Coin Collectors Interviewer: David Lisot Many men can remember getting their Boy Scout merit badge for coin collecting. Listen and two young scout collectors share what it is like to come to the Whitman... read more »

 

Give the Gift of Coins and Help the Hobby Grow

Give the Gift of Coins and Help the Hobby Grow

by Charles Morgan Coin collecting is a hobby that connects us all to the past. The coins themselves are objects of commerce of course, but the very nature of their existence also helps in the important role of forging our national identity.... read more »

 

Why Young People Are Not Interested in Coins

Why Young People Are Not Interested in Coins

By Olivia Beauvais, Age 15, Massachusetts …….. Heritage Auctions holds a quarterly essay contest to encourage and support young numismatists and budding authors. Contest rules can be found at HA.com/YNessay. Essays should be emailed... read more »

 

USA Coin Album: Coin Ghosts of Christmas Past

USA Coin Album: Coin Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted by David W. Lange, NGC Research Director …….. Because the holiday season is rapidly approaching, I’ll finally break precedent and do something I’ve never done before — write a holiday-themed column. It’s not that... read more »

 

Money Museum Debuts Kids Zone to Teach Kids About Money

Money Museum Debuts Kids Zone to Teach Kids About Money

Free open house includes minting demonstrations, prizes and lots of play time The American Numismatic Association debuts the “Kids Zone,” an interactive exhibit designed to teach children about money, with a free opening reception from 2-5... read more »

 

First Winners of Quarterly Young Numismatist Essay Contest

First Winners of Quarterly Young Numismatist Essay Contest

In mid-June, Heritage Auctions announced a quarterly essay contest to encourage and support young numismatists and budding authors. The first winners were announced in late July, and all winning essays can be read at HA.com/YNessay. Contest... read more »

 

Kids & Coins! FUN Summer Coin Convention 2012

Kids & Coins! FUN Summer Coin Convention 2012

A dad has brought his two children to the FUN Summer Coin Convention. Enjoy this collector family as they share what really goes on when the father is a numismatist and introduces his son and daughter to the wonderful world of coin collecting. Copyright... read more »

 

Announcing the SoCal Ontario Coin and Currency Show: July 19-21, 2012

Announcing the SoCal Ontario Coin and Currency Show: July 19-21, 2012

The SoCal Coin & Currency Show Summer Show will be held July 19-21, 2012 at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764. DON’T MISS a rare opportunity to learn about VAMs from one of the industry’s... read more »

 

Heritage Announces Essay Contest for Young Numismatists

Heritage Announces Essay Contest for Young Numismatists

To support young numismatists and budding authors, Heritage Auctions is sponsoring quarterly essay contests. Four essays will be selected every year, with each quarterly winner receiving a package of numismatic prizes worth more than $750! “For... read more »

 

Kids and Coins at EAC 2012

Kids and Coins at EAC 2012

5th & 6th Grades from Immaculate Conception School, Buffalo, NY 2012 Interviewer: David Lisot, Imagine a whole busload of young students being dropped off at a coin convention. Imagine how interesting it would be for them to be able to... read more »