Ten Great Gifts for Numismatists (Coin Collectors)

What are some good gifts for a coin collector, also called a numismatist? Reportedly, some very famous people have been into coin collecting: Tony Blair, Buddy Ebsen, John Quincy Adams, Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Rhys-Davies, and “Coin King” Louis Eliasberg; but many numismatists keep their coin collecting to themselves, a secret passion for private enjoyment. But whether your favorite coin collector spent most of their childhood collecting the change from business traveling uncles to build a small foreign coin trove, or if the numismatist is enthusiastic, yet new to the hobby, there is a plethora of great gifts for coin collectors available today.

Chances are, your favorite coin collector is not always the easiest person to buy for. It would be quite easy to purchase a lot of coins and be done with holiday shopping, but most coin collectors already know that the online bargain coins available may not be what they appear to be. If your goal is to give the gift of coins, consider an eBay gift card, as purchasing random coins may be a waste of money and possibly a bad gift. Here is a list of ten non-coin gifts for numismatists:

Coin shirt – The ultra cool Indian Head Penny sweatshirt available from café press shop “Tokyolobby” features a simple engraved-style image of an Indian head penny. It is also available in t-shirt form and comes in gray or white for $23.99.

Ultraviolet lamp – With a handheld ultraviolet lamp, coin collectors can check coins and bills for authenticity and evidence of previous repair. You can get a great portable for just $26 from Safepub.com or one with a magnifier for a few dollars more.