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COIN COLLECTING AS A HOBBY (Class 7)
Coin collecting as a hobby is a rewarding activity for people of all ages, especially for the children. Unlike
most other hobbies, people not only get aesthetic pleasure from collecting coins but also get the
opportunity to recoup their capital that they have invested in this hobby. Above all, one often earns
appreciation and self-satisfaction for the values of coins one collected.
History and evolution of the hobby
Coin collection is regarded as one of the oldest hobbies. Several state treasuries and scholars of the 12 th century used to collect and catalogue coins. After the 15 th century several kings and nobles started to passionately pursue coin collection as a hobby. It is believed that they used to hire agents to scour Asia and Europe for collecting unique and beautiful coins for them.
Modern day coin collectors also, like Emperor Augustus, value coins mainly for their historic significance and aesthetic merit.
Famous coin collectors
Coin collecting as a hobby was embraced by individuals of all backgrounds. Some notable coin collectors include the likes of Pope Boniface VIII, King Emmanuel III of Italy, President John Quincy Adams and President Thomas Jefferson, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Petrarch (Italian thinker and poet), Louis E. Eliasberg Sr. (Baltimore businessman), Harry W. Bass, etc. Some of the renowned sportsperson who are into coin collection are Andre Dawson (baseball player) and Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey player). Eminent celebrities who have embraced the hobby of coin collection are Kate Hudson, Joan Crawford, Paul McCartney, James Earl Jones, etc.
Benefits of coin collection
Coins are stunning miniature works of art and are a masterpiece in itself. They have the capability of transporting the collectors back to ancient history and time.
Coin collecting as a hobby encourages children to appreciate art and creativity. It also enables them to enhance and strengthen their organizational skills. This hobby also provides the children the opportunity to socialize and expands their knowledge of politics, history and geography. Coin collection, because of its popularity and old history is referred to as "King of Hobbies
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History and evolution of the hobby
Coin collection is regarded as one of the oldest hobbies. Several state treasuries and scholars of the 12 th century used to collect and catalogue coins. After the 15 th century several kings and nobles started to passionately pursue coin collection as a hobby. It is believed that they used to hire agents to scour Asia and Europe for collecting unique and beautiful coins for them.
Modern day coin collectors also, like Emperor Augustus, value coins mainly for their historic significance and aesthetic merit.
Famous coin collectors
Coin collecting as a hobby was embraced by individuals of all backgrounds. Some notable coin collectors include the likes of Pope Boniface VIII, King Emmanuel III of Italy, President John Quincy Adams and President Thomas Jefferson, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Petrarch (Italian thinker and poet), Louis E. Eliasberg Sr. (Baltimore businessman), Harry W. Bass, etc. Some of the renowned sportsperson who are into coin collection are Andre Dawson (baseball player) and Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey player). Eminent celebrities who have embraced the hobby of coin collection are Kate Hudson, Joan Crawford, Paul McCartney, James Earl Jones, etc.
Benefits of coin collection
Coins are stunning miniature works of art and are a masterpiece in itself. They have the capability of transporting the collectors back to ancient history and time.
Coin collecting as a hobby encourages children to appreciate art and creativity. It also enables them to enhance and strengthen their organizational skills. This hobby also provides the children the opportunity to socialize and expands their knowledge of politics, history and geography. Coin collection, because of its popularity and old history is referred to as "King of Hobbies
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