Do you love coins, are you the type of person who prefers paper money because it is easier to carry? ‘You don’t ask but the value of the coin is huge. There are many ways to use your pesos besides shopping. From finding a hobby to helping others, you can use a lot of coins.
Do not waste coins! Here are just a few of the many uses for coins. So the next time you see a coin in your bag or pocket, keep it!
1. ‘Unexpected lifesaver
Are there times when you are unaware that you have run out of bills and you do not have or pay less? Whether at the fare or lunch during breaktime, sometimes we catch ourselves seemingly really zero. But wait, there’s more!
In such cases, a large thorn pulls us out when we find a coin in the corner of our bag or pocket. In moments like that, we really feel the value of the coin!
2. Gather the whole family
What's more, the coin is easy for anyone to collect. Just look for ‘unused jars or bottles’ and drop in it every day even for a few pesos. You've recycled, you've accumulated! ‘You will not realize one day you have accumulated a lot.
This is especially true for small children who want to save. It is good that you teach them to save while they are young and it is good to start storing coins from here. It is also a life lesson for them to appreciate the little things, because they make up the bigger and more important things. It will also teach them to work hard for what they want to buy even just by hiding pesos.
3. Instant math lesson for kids
Speaking of lessons for the kids, coins can also be used for early math lessons for children. If your children are just starting out in formal school and have difficulty with math, you can take advantage of the ease of use of coins.
It is good to use coins to tutor them with simple math problems like addition or subtraction. Use the pesos as in their math books to represent the number of an object.
4. Just coins in the morning!
Coins also cost a lot of money for our drivers. Literally heavy in the wallet, it is good to always carry a coin especially if you are a commuter. Coin fare is a big help for drivers because they need a puncture during the whole day.
In addition to the drivers, it is also helpful for grocery workers to give coins at the beginning of the day. Even if you panic when suddenly asked at the counter if “Do you have any pesos, ma’am?”, The coin really helps them to save the paper money. They use paper bills to deduct larger amounts of money such as 1,000 or 500. So, if you have a peso, Suki, give it away!
5. Coins for a good cause
If you borrow, you can also help those in need by donating your coin. We often see metal piggy bank counters asking for coins for various NGOs.
If you have a lot of extra coins, you can give these organizations that really feel the value of the coin. Your peso-pesos will be greatly appreciated by these groups. As well as teaching teenagers to save and help, you can encourage them to keep their coins to give to those in need.
6. History in the palm of your hand
Money is a sign of the running history of a country. Society is changing rapidly and at the same time changing the form and value of coins. It has recently caused temporary confusion in the country due to the change in the appearance of the coins.
In the collection of coins, the flow of history can be seen. The old coins that were once only bet by the little ones on the road, are no longer used but still have this value, especially for those who are interested in going back to the history of money in the Philippines.
Also to inspire your children to be interested in history or even to find a hobby, you can include them in your search for old coins. You can also pass them on to your collection as they get older.
7. Coins now, thousands when the time comes
‘Soon you will fall in love with your coin collection. But if in the future you get stuck, you can sell your old coins. Think about it, old coin values are now big if they are sold in museums or fellow collectors, especially if you have accumulated rare items.
It could even be that the reason for your collection is to sell it in the future. You can include it in your list of 2020 financial goals! This is a good motivation for finding historical currencies.
Even if you look small, the coin is worth a lot in many ways. If you only know how to make the most of it, you will never lose the means to enrich the coin in your pocket.
