Hello everybody! My apologies, I meant to make a blog to introduce myself sooner. My name is Timothy and I am a "Young Numismatist". I have had a collection for about three years but didn't get serious until about a year and a half ago. I was inspired to build a collection after seeing a large coin collection my dad inherited. I primarily collect small cents starting with the flying eagle cents, but I also have a few other collections. For example, I have been working on a US type set, which I think is important if you focus on only one denomination. Mostly because you can also see all the different designs and old coins from collections you don't have. I have a small foreign coin collection and a few US and foreign bills. Every other month I have to get an infusion at a hospital an hour from my house and I noticed a coin shop in that area. This is now my local coin shop that helps me expand my collection, since I prefer to see the coins in person. I have always known about the ANA but never though of joining it. But last June I joined, mostly for the monthly Numismatist. Recently I have been getting more involved in the coin community and now here I am! Thankyou all for reading, and happy coin collecting! Your fellow numismatist, Timothy