Coin Collecting.

Collecting coins is an easy, safe and fun activity for your kids. It may start as a hobby but actually, this makes a great investment, too since precious metals such as gold coins are valuable over time. Here are just a few tips I got from Wikihow on how to collect coins.

1. You dont't have to buy coins to start a collection. You can actually begin with just the change in your pocket.
2. Ask friends and relatives if they have old change, and then, ask if you can have it or offer to buy it, depending on what feels appropriate.
3. Check your local bank of financial institution or the Central Bank. Many will sell you rolls or bags of coins at face value.
4. Expand your collection by purchasing coins at coin expos, local coin dealers or online coin dealers such as Monaco Rare Coin. For nearly 40 years, they have been providing hard asset investments including rare coins to thousands of investors. Check out Monaco's "The Rare Coin Insider” for more tips and valuable insights about rare coin collecting.