As a young child I remember my father returning home from a long day at work and letting me sort through his wallet and exchange a few coins or, if he was in a good mood, let me take a few and store away in my little box of coins. Ever since then I've never lost the bug, it's just been eating away at me and my finances! As for the star coin of my collections, I really cannot choose. When you've got a unique coin or a coin that is the only example in private hands it's a wonderful feeling. The joys of hammered, I suppose. That and the joys of spending endless hours researching.