Question: Have you collected coins when you were a kid?
Analysis

1.Answer directly whether you collected coins as a child. 2.If you did, you can elaborate on why you collected coins, what kind of coins you collected, and any interesting stories related to your collection. 3.If you didn't, you can explain why not and perhaps mention any other hobbies you had instead.

Synonyms
Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. collected→gathered; accumulated
  2. coins→currency; money
  3. kid→child; youngster