Silver for kids

[SamsonDD]

On 17/04/2021 at 22:03, Liam84 said:

I second the old currency as an idea, especially as there's masses of choice in weight/cost and the benefit of other world silver to use. The tooth fairy has been using good condition British .925 and .500 in my house for example. Rewards requiring payment are the same, the idea being if it's saved it's likely to gain in value the longer they hold onto it, plus the history of the thing theoretically helps them relate to the past. Like when we used actual money to exchange for things...

The other thing is if you've got scrappy bullion silver and are a dab hand with a cutting tool you could cut a 1 oz coin or bar in four 😁 Just lubricate as you cut so you don't have flecks of silver getting wasted! 🤣

I've initially purchased a roll of 1/4 ounce Noah's Ark because I'm a miser.  As you can see from the above, everyone has spoiled me for choice but I'm trying to source the old coins, small bars and grain too.  Something to give them variety.  I like the idea of the old coins too because of the history and education value.  It's a great lesson to teach them to spot and calculate value from something that isn't fiat.  So no cutting for me!  🤣