Young collectors of today have a unique perspective in collecting coins compared to what many of us experienced while growing up. Think of the Internet. How easy is it to take for granted the huge resources the Internet has provided in researching coins, buying and selling them and simply keeping in touch with events and "real time" collector stories from around the world?

Collecting coins is no longer localized to such a large degree as it was for us older collectors growing up. While there are few things more enjoyable and knowledge gaining than visiting the local coin shop or making it to a coin show that is within traveling distance, those opportunities are scheduled and infrequent. With a few mouse clicks in a web browser, a young collector can learn about nearly any coin at any time.

Then there are the newer coins of today …

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We’ve all stored change now and again. But few can claim the prize of hoarding coins for 7 years with the intention of buying a big screen TV and DVD player.

That’s exactly what Tim Thraves, a man from Hillsboro, did and plans to do.

Real coin collectors or numismatist, those who study and collect coins for that enjoyment alone, may feel some dismay, but also amusement.

Many collectors have a hard time parting with their collection. But if you’re going to give it up, few - well, at least most men - would argue against Thraves’ decision.

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