NHL Icon Wayne Gretzky Joins Dennis Rodman, Jack Black and Nicole Kidman With an Interesting Old Age Hobby

Published 12/22/2022, 12:45 PM EST

Not many fans know that Wayne Gretzky shares a common love for tiny metallic objects along with Dennis Rodman, Jack Black and Nicole Kidman. If you haven’t guessed yet, it’s coin collecting. As per a report by Coin World, hockey legend Gretzky has been purchasing coins since the 1990s.

Moreover, the report also shows the differences between Gretzky’s, Hardman’s, Black’s, and Nicole Kidman’s coin collections.

Untold details of the celebrities’ coin-collecting hobby

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Wayne Gretzky once purchased 1873 coins used for trade for his coin collection. This is a stark contrast to Jack Black, who once bought a rare 1913 coin, which portrays Abraham Lincoln as naked.

There is also a report that suggests that the popular actress Nicole Kidman has coins from the 4th Century BC and she primarily collects Judean coins. These coins are a powerful symbol of ancient Jewish history.

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In comparison, basketball player Dennis Rodman has collected North Korean gold coins. Dwight Manley was the agent who helped Dennis to collect rare coins.

Another intriguing and surprising fact is that Wayne Gretzky has also been featured on some coins which are quite valuable today.

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Coins minted to celebrate and honor Wayne Gretzky’s achievements

The RCM (Royal Canadian Mint) issued a 25 cents coin after Gretzky’s 50th birthday in a celebration of his achievements. The golden coin shows Gretzky in the colors orange and blue. These colors represent his team Edmonton Oilers jersey and helmet which he wore while leading his team to victory in the Stanley Cup. The coin’s value at present is $40.

Along with this, the RCM also issued another gold coin and a silver coin to honor both Wayne Gretzky and his father, Walter Gretzky. While one of these was a $25 coin, the other was a $200 coin. This shows the RCM’s warm gesture to recognize the contribution of Walter Gretzky in shaping Wayne Gretzky’s hockey career.

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Celebrities’ coin collection reflects their passion for preserving important symbols of history. What do you think of their hobby and would you buy a coin with any celebrity’s face? Let us know in the comments below.

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Priya Hinduja is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. Post pursuing her Master's Degree in English, she worked as an English language trainer at Osmos Club and also dabbled with marketing at Debugee Technologies Pvt Ltd for a year. With a keen interest in playing chess and badminton in her leisure time, she also follows the activities of Michael Phelps, whose story motivates and inspires her.

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NHL Icon Wayne Gretzky Joins Dennis Rodman, Jack Black and Nicole Kidman With an Interesting Old Age Hobby

Untold details of the celebrities’ coin-collecting hobby

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Coins minted to celebrate and honor Wayne Gretzky’s achievements