Buying Coins as a Gift (The Gateway Drug)

You want to get your nephew/granddaughter/friend into stacking. You give them a generic silver buffalo round. They say: "Cool. Thanks." And they put it in a drawer. Fail.

Why Gifts Fail

Generic silver looks like a token. It doesn't look "valuable" to a non-stacker. To hook a new person, you need Premium & History.

The Best Gifts (by Age)

For Kids (Age 5-12): The "Treasure" Factor

• Buy: A worn Morgan Dollar or a Pirate-Themed Round.
• Why: It needs to feel like it came from a chest. It needs to be heavy and dinged up.

For Teens (Age 13-18): The "Cool" Factor

• Buy: A Silver Eagle (Shiny, official, currency) or a licensed coin (Star Wars, Marvel).
• Why: They understand brands.

For Adults: The "Investment" Factor

• Buy: A 10oz Bar.
• Why: A 10oz bar feels like a brick. It feels like "serious money." It triggers the "I should save this" instinct.

Pro Tip: Always include a small card explaining what it is. "This is 1 ounce of pure silver. It was minted in 1922. It is worth approx $30." Give them context, or you gave them nothing.