There is something about those old stock certificates and bonds! This is so neat you can aquire a few stocks and learn about them all at the same time. For whoever seeks to learn about investing.  I just enjoyed getting them and studying them and  thought it was great. For any would be investors who are interested they are a good way to learn about the real thing too. While these have a certain value they teach you about the real thing also which is so cool. Saving a few bucks here is so easy too because starting is simple while you can start low and work your way up if you like and can find some really good deals just by picking your favs. The same can be said for coin collecting where you can start low if you like and  learn about it and it is a real and worthwhile pasttime also.

Best of luck to you,

Marc W