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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 13, March 29, 2020, Article 17

HOBBIES ALL-IMPORTANT DURING CRISIS

An article by Jesse Robitaille in Canadian Coins News aptly summarizes the situation in numismatics today., Here's an excerpt - be sure to see the complete article online. -Editor

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I’m preaching to the choir here, but in times of crisis, there’s no end to the benefits of having a hobby.

We all know this, but it bears repeating: numismatics is good for the soul.

It’s especially true today, when we’re faced with never-ending updates on a gloomy situation that only seems to get worse by the hour.

In these bizarrely unprecedented times, with much of Canada under quarantine as COVID-19 continues to spread, we as collectors are fortunate to have numismatics at our disposal.

Like always, numismatics allows us to take our minds away from the burdens and stresses of everyday life. For centuries, the hobby has been a safe refuge from a chaotic world. Now more than ever, it’s a way for us to keep calm, busy and mentally stimulated while we’re all forced to stay at home.

Whether you’re looking for education, entertainment or distraction, numismatics has something to offer. (And there’s much more to it than simply collecting coins: beyond buying and selling, which you can still do as of the time of printing, there are countless other off-shoot activities such as research, writing, grading, exhibiting and more—and all of it extending into areas like history, geography, economics and science.)

THE CAMARADERIE CONTINUES
Think of all the friends you’ve made through numismatics over the years. Would your hobby be the same without them?

Just because we’re all unable to attend shows and meetings, for the time being, doesn’t mean we can’t stay in close contact with our fellow collectors – something we at CCN strongly encourage.

After all, camaraderie is numismatics’ defining feature.

As I write this, we at CCN are exploring ways to keep everyone connected, whether it’s through existing Facebook pages or by hosting virtual seminars and meetings. We’ll have more information soon at facebook.com/CanadianCoinNews.

To read the complete article, see:
Hobbies all-important during our current crisis (https://canadiancoinnews.com/hobbies-all-important-during-our-current-crisis/)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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