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How To Share Your Hobby!

HEY KIDS—Now that you've learned all about coin collecting, how can you get your friends collecting with you?

Also, be sure to tell your coin club leader to visit the sharing your hobby section of this site for more ideas.


START YOUR OWN COIN CLUB

Peter, Nero and Flip learn about their coins

If this sounds like an idea that's perfect for you, invite your friends to join your fun new club where only kids are allowed!  You could take turns with your friends running meetings or leading discussions.  Or, you can work with each other to research and discuss different kinds of coins and make coin exhibits.  Ask your parents/guardians to escort your club to local coin shows where you can display your coin exhibits, meet other collectors, and purchase coins for your collection.


WORK ON SCOUT BADGES

If you are a member of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, you could always suggest that your troop works on completing the merit badge that relates to collecting!  You'll have lots of fun learning and sharing with your friends, plus a badge and a great start of a collection to show for your hard work!  Visit the "Scouts' Corner" to learn more about badge requirements.


TAKE A CLASS TRIP TO THE UNITED STATES MINT

Bill works hard at the United States Mint

Do you live near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or Denver, Colorado?  Consider asking your teacher if your class could take a field trip to tour one of these United States Mint facilities.  You'll be able to see the machines that make the coins you carry!  Visit "The Real Tour of the Mint" to learn how to arrange for a tour.


HOST A COIN PARTY

Nero Celebrates

Have you ever thought of holding a coin party to celebrate your birthday or just to share your hobby?  Here are some ideas to help you get started.

Invitations:

Make copies of the Coin Card templates onto heavy paper.  Cut out around the templates and fold them in half.  On the inside of the card write:

It's a cent-sational time to celebrate!
  Where:
  When:
  RSVP:

Decorations:

Games and activities:

Food:

Party favors:


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