Numismatist
On Saturdays we got them out
And were always mighty proud
Looking at our mercury dimes
And some pennies very fine
Silver quarters were a thing
As coveted as a diamond ring
And carefully placed in a folder
For the later going over
The steel pennies of the war
Were sought after as none before
Much better than the Lincoln cents
So ordinary in their mints
Buffalo nickels were also prized
There before our very eyes
And were judged special too
There so worn and polished smooth
Indian cents were also fine
As were silver dollars that shined
And were put there away
To be admired some other day
The coin albums were always fun
And it felt good when holding one
As if gold had been found
Circulating all around