I first visited this coin store about 3 years ago to sell some coins. I've been back a couple times to ask some questions about some old paper bank documents I bought and to get some advice on estate jewelry. The gentleman who runs the store is very nice & knowledgeable. He is a very honest person who runs his shop the "old school" way & that's the best way for a collector's shop. I've bought some cool coins here for birthday gifts (depends on the person, but for some people it can be nice to give a coin or something made the same year the person was born); Also, I bought an ancient coin with Caesar on it (please no smart a$$ remarks about that being made the year *I* was born!) If US Civil War is your thing, you'll find antique money and railroad bonds & certificates, that sort of thing. Some people collect railroad history stuff. I think you will be surprised at how interesting the items in this coin store are. There is a coin from just about anywhere you can imagine. A friend from Jamaica might love some Jamaican currency (you can take it elsewhere and get it framed if you want a nicer presentation.) People also like to buy the various certificates and frame them just for home or office decor. I bought my son a 1 lb bag of assorted coins for $8.95 & the two of us had fun going through those. Curiosity gets the better of a kid & once he/she starts going through the coins, something will be learned. Coins show leaders, historic dates & events, industries, musical instruments, animals & more. You or your kids might want to look up the coins online to research values of the coins. This store sells the coin holders that are cardboard with a little plastic window so you can protect the coins in your collection from wear. You can also write information about the coin on the holder. Anyway, check it out sometime. Tips: You'll need to stand at the door and be buzzed in. It is just a safety measure. He often has some really nice promotional items you get with a purchase. read more