Virginia Numismatic Association
Youth Education Program
Promoting interest and passion for coin collecting among our youth and their families
Saturday Sep. 24 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Sep. 25 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
A. Quick Lesson Sessions - 10 to 15 minutes each - ongoing throughout the day
1. Affordable types of coins to collect: from circulation; from coin shows and dealers
2. How are coins made/minted?
3. Where in the world did the Dollar Sign ( $ ) come from?
4. How is a token different from a coin?
5. Why do certain coins disappear from general circulation?
6. Historic U.S. Mint failures: 2-cent, 3-cent and 20-cent pieces
7. O! The Joy! of Coin Collecting
B. Treasure Hunts - Learn about Coin Collecting - ongoing throughout the day
- Start with a list of interesting questions about coins
- Hunt for clues throughout the VNA show
- Return to the Youth Table with your answers
- Claim your coin treasure
C. Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge certification classes
(Registration begins 30 minutes before class. Bring your blue merit badge cards)
Saturday Sep. 24 @ 1:00 pm
Sunday Sep. 25 @ 1:30 pm
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