This glossary of numismatics is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to

numismatics Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects. Specialists, known as numismatists, are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, but the discipline also inclu ...

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coin collecting Coin collecting is the collecting of coins or other forms of Mint (facility), minted legal tender. Coins of interest to collectors include beautiful, rare, and historically significant pieces. Collectors may be interested, for example, in co ...

, as well as sub-fields and related disciplines, with concise explanations for the beginner or professional. Numismatics (ancient

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: , meaning "monetary") is the scientific study of

money Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular country or socio-economic context. The primary functions which distinguish money are: m ...

and its history in all its varied forms. While numismatists are often characterized as studying

coin A coin is a small object, usually round and flat, used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender. They are standardized in weight, and produced in large quantities at a mint in order to facilitate trade. They are most often issued by ...

s, the discipline also includes the study of other types of money, such as banknotes, stock certificates,

medal A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be in ...

s, medallions, and tokens (also referred to as

exonumia Exonumia are numismatic items (such as tokens, medals, or scrip) other than coins and paper money. This includes "Good For" tokens, badges, counterstamped coins, elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, wooden nickels and o ...

). Sub-fields and related fields of numismatics include: *

Exonumia Exonumia are numismatic items (such as tokens, medals, or scrip) other than coins and paper money. This includes "Good For" tokens, badges, counterstamped coins, elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, wooden nickels and o ...

, the study of

-like objects such as

token coin In numismatics, token coins or trade tokens are coin-like objects used instead of coins. The field of token coins is part of exonumia and token coins are token money. Their denomination is shown or implied by size, color or shape. They are of ...

s and

s, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration. *

Notaphily Notaphily is the study and collection of paper currency, and banknotes. A notaphilist is a collector of banknotes or paper money, particularly as a hobby. History It is believed that people have been collecting paper money for as long as it has ...

, the study of paper

banknote A banknote or bank notealso called a bill (North American English) or simply a noteis a type of paper money that is made and distributed ("issued") by a bank of issue, payable to the bearer on demand. Banknotes were originally issued by commerc ...

s. * Philately, the study of

postage stamps A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering mail). Then the stamp is affixed to the ...

. * Scripophily, the study and collection of company share certificates and bonds.

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Coin World Glossary
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Dictionary.com
* '' A Guide Book of United States Coins'' by R.S. Yeoman * ''2005 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money''
"Numismatic Terms and Methods" from the American Numismatic Society
(archived 19 February 2007) * ''The Complete Illustrated Guide to Coins & Coin Collecting'' by Dr. James Mackay, . {{DEFAULTSORT:Glossary Of Numismatics

Numismatics Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects. Specialists, known as numismatists, are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, but the discipline also inclu ...

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