numismatics

[noo-miz-mat-iks, -mis-, nyoo-] /ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪks, -mɪs-, ˌnyu-/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the study or collecting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.
Origin
1820-30; see numismatic, -ics
Examples from the web for numismatics
  • numismatics' profit margin for bullion and non-bullion.
British Dictionary definitions for numismatics

numismatics

/ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the study or collection of coins, medals, etc Also called numismatology
Derived Forms
numismatic, adjective
numismatically, adverb
Word Origin
C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from nōmos use
Contemporary definitions for numismatics
noun

the study of coins and medals

Word Origin

Greek 'current coin'

noun

the collecting of coins and medals; coin collecting

Word Origin

Greek 'current coin'

Word Origin and History for numismatics
n.

"study of coins," 1829, from numismatic. Also see -ics.