I have been collecting ever since I was little (34yr fem now 7 or 8 then), for some reason it just stuck with me. Started off with mostly foreign coins and eventually moving on to a few American. I have everything from Russian before and after CCCP days, to a Germain Reight note from 1915 that I have had ever since I was 9 years old, was in perfect condition up until our little pap 10lb terror got a hold of it. Majorly bummed. Anyways, that the just of it. I do still keep an eye out for the occational "SHINY" that may catch your eye. Hope to meet others out there with this crazy lil obsession that very few understand.
Erin
BFE Queen Creek AZ