When collecting gold coins, Li first contacts coin shops online. Then when on the road, he will find the opportunity to wander the back alleys to seek them out in person. Often, in tiny traditional gold shops, he will happen across the form of an ancient gold coin.
為了收藏古金幣，李念祖會事先透過網路聯絡各國的錢幣商，遊歷世界各國時，也會找機會穿梭巷弄前去探訪，更往往在小小的傳統金飾店中，意外發現古金幣的身影。