Yes, all that is true. The government defaulted in 1933, and stole everyone’s money. Well, silver remained until 1964. Then they stiffed foreign central banks in 1971. In 1982, they stopped making _pennies_ out of copper!
Since that time, the government has racked up more and more debt, the sign of a government that may well default again, this time by simply printing.
What makes you think the government would want to confiscate some kid’s coin collection at this point? I just don’t get this angle.
All money is the government's money, Citizen...
I'd also guess you don't get the point of shutting down lemonade stands either.
The whole purpose of having power is the abuse of power.