Coin Gifts For Coin Collectors & Non-Collectors... Even Those Who Just Found Some Coins

Written by Lynnette on March 3, 2008 | Comments (2)

If there's a coin collector in your life -- or a non-collector who is just a little interested in some specific coins -- here's a list of gift ideas that you can bet no one else is going to get them!

These one-of-a-kind coin-related items make great Christmas and Birthday gifts for a friend or relative who has coins, even if they're just a beginner.

Some of these fun gifts can also be personalized in unique ways, too.

Coin Gifts
Coin Magazine Subscription -- There are only a few that are well respected among coin collectors, including: Coin World, Numismatic News, Coins Magazine, and Coin Prices. ($19-$42)

Coin Rings -- If coin jewelry is your thing, then these rings made from coins are sure to be a hit. Very unique and hard to find. ($40)

Rainy Day Fund -- Save your pennies (and nickels, dimes, quarters, and keys) for a rainy day with this pewter umbrella change bowl. A quick & easy way to save spare change on a daily basis. (Prices vary.)

Coin T-Shirts & Gifts -- Hundreds of great gift ideas for the novice coin collector or the expert numismatist. Fun gifts with coins! Even more here. (Prices vary.)

Birth Year Gift Coin Sets (Framed) -- This is just the frame set -- you need to purchase the coins separately, or choose a frame that would accommodate the recipient's own coins. ($13-$23)

Lamp With Magnifier -- This desk lamp is perfect for coin collectors. It has a 5X magnifying glass lens, a gooseneck flexible arm, a flip-down cover to keep dust off the lens, it's heavy metal, and the cool-white light renders colors perfectly reduces eye fatigue. ($34)

Personalized Coins -- They will engrave your personal info onto a coin. Their nickel and gold plated coins are as brilliant and shiny as high priced jewelry. ($35)

Coin Jewelry -- Choose from Belt Buckles & Bolos ($59-$109), cuff links ($19-$59), pendants ($29-$89), watches ($89-$219), and money clips ($59-$869).

Commemorative Coins -- You should only purchase "official" commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint, most of the other commemoratives on the market are not legally authorized coins. ($9-$370)

1999-2008 Statehood Quarter Set -- The complete set includes the hard-bound professional coin holder, plus all of the quarters. ($140)

Red Book Coin Price Guide -- For the most part, this is the coin collector's bible. Coin collectors frequently refer to price guides to see what their newly obtained coins are worth. That's why they would surely appreciate having the newest edition for all of the most current coin values. ($10)

Mint Set For A Particular Year -- Choose from lots of different sets, including wheat cents, Indian head pennies, Jefferson nickels, Washington quarters, and more. ($10-$23)