Happy New Year to you too, Muckeye.
Thank you. I am very interested in world numismatics as well as world history, and the two go hand in hand very well. There is no inadequacy involved when it concerns the matter of interest. Some people have broad interests and some people are able to narrow it down. Believe me, it's better to narrow it down when you're on a budget!
And as for learning and understanding, there's always more to learn. I feel the same not-quite-envy every time others post up pictures of their coins too.