When i was growing up, my parents kept the loose change from their travels in a little wooden treasure chest. As a small child, I found it one of the coolest t

When i was growing up, my parents kept the loose change from their travels in a little wooden treasure chest. As a small child, I found it one of the coolest things ever. I would keep them in case I ever wanted to teach my children about the nature of nations and money (indeed I've currently got a little tin doing just that).