What are the latest coins doing the rounds?

In India, various coins are being introduced with engravings of great personalities from different fields. Personality coins are worth finding a place in any enthusiast?s collection. In Europe, the latest coins are the euro coins.

What is the proper way to preserve coins?

In olden days, coins used to be kept in wooden cases. Today, coins can be kept in good quality plastic albums in a dry place away from chemicals. The coins should also be wiped with a clean cloth regularly to prevent them from getting exposed to moisture.

Is there any place where a coin collector can exchange his coins?

There is no particular place to exchange coins. Coins can be bought through dealers or from exhibitions held by different clubs. Only club members are entitled to exchange their coins at exhibitions put up by their respective clubs. They can put up their coins for sale or else can simply display their collection.

What steps are being taken by your club to generate an interest in coin collection among schoolchildren?

We will soon be visiting schools to demonstrate coins along with a brief history on their place and date of origin. As of now, we invite children to our club and encourage them to take up this interesting hobby. At our annual exhibitions, they can even buy coins through dealers.

What would be your suggestion to people interested to take up this hobby?

Though there is no specific age to begin coin collection, it should preferably start early. If children begin from the time they start getting pocket money, they can have a good collection. Even on visits to other states and countries, they can keep collecting unique coins. Above all, a coin collector should be eagle-eyed to spot the latest to enrich his collection.

Saswati Mukherjee