Hello, coin enthusiasts! I’m really excited to introduce today’s edition of 9 Questions, spotlighting a remarkably young and passionate coin collector.
Meet Ethan, my newfound favorite 9-year-old! 🙂
(That’s Ethan holding a collection of coins he discovered while metal detecting!)
Ethan’s dad reached out to us a while ago, and I’m thrilled to finally share their story. Here’s the email he sent—incredible to see such supportive parenting!
“Hello! My son would love to be featured in your 9 Questions profile. Richard from moneygraffiti.com recommended your site to us. Ethan has been collecting coins for a couple of years now and is always eager to trade. He’s definitely a saver.”
This one’s for you, Ethan and Dad! Keep up the great work collecting and inspiring others!
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If I had to pick a favorite, it would be my 1 POUND silver walking liberty coin. Its size and value bring me joy. I also really like my $50 trillion Zimbabwean bank note from Africa.
When my grandparents returned from Europe, they brought me an array of foreign coins. Some had holes or were made of two different metals. Really fascinating!
At our family yard sale, my younger brother and I set up a lemonade stand, and someone paid with a 1939 silver quarter. I noticed it looked different right away! We made over $30 that day.
I’ve been fortunate not to use my own money for my collection! Besides my grandparents, I have an aunt who travels a lot, and she has gifted me many coins. I also trade extras with collectors worldwide. A collector from Japan even sent me over 30 coins for free to get started. Thanks, Mr. Pathfinder!
It’s hard to top free, but the 1939 silver quarter was definitely worth that pricey cup of lemonade! My dad and I enjoy metal detecting because they say there are more coins buried than in circulation. Free money!
No, most of my coins aren’t very valuable. I store some in a kid’s ATM bank. One of my friends figured out the PIN, but he didn’t take anything. Everyone I’ve traded with has been really nice and honest.
I’m interested in any coin from a country I don’t have, any US coin from before 1965, or any coin that looks unusual.
Don’t spend them.
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Coin—it’s worth $7,590,020.
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Ethan’s dad also shared this fun detail in his email:
“We use a world map to mark the countries where our coins are minted. Each coin in the collection gets a pin on the map.”
Thank you for sharing, Ethan! You’re truly an inspiration, and I would happily trade with you anytime. Maybe you’d like to join our “trade up” game?
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