30-some years ago, money was tight. I used to set aside $10-$15 a month for coins, and worked on a
Barber dime collection.
Started with the key 1895-O first. Took less than 18 months to acquire that. Then, I moved on to the second-most expensive coin, then the third, and so on.
My coin and currency collection has been completed for many years now. While I have a certain sense of pride and accomplishment when I periodically view the collection and show it to family members, I must confess that the "getting" was more satisfying than the "having".
Take your time, and enjoy your journey. And--above all--have a well-defined, achievable goal for your collection.