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The noun '''Exonumia''' is from two classic roots: '''Exo''', or '''out-of''', and '''Numis''', numismatically (coin) related, thus '''Out-of-coins'''. It covers coin-like objects such as [[tokens]] and [[medals]], and other items used in place of legal currency or for commentation, including [[elongated coins]], encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins and [[wooden nickels]], as well as other similar items. It is related to [[numismatics]], and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists. |
The noun '''Exonumia''' is from two classic roots: '''Exo''', or '''out-of''', and '''Numis''', numismatically (coin) related, thus '''Out-of-coins'''. It covers coin-like objects such as [[tokens]] and [[medals]], and other items used in place of legal currency or for commentation, including [[elongated coins]], encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins and [[wooden nickels]], as well as other similar items. It is related to [[numismatics]], and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists. |
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* http://www.exonumia.com |
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* http://www.exonumia.com/exonumia.htm For a full explantion of '''Exonumia''' |
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Revision as of 04:59, 13 March 2004
The noun Exonumia is from two classic roots: Exo, or out-of, and Numis, numismatically (coin) related, thus Out-of-coins. It covers coin-like objects such as tokens and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commentation, including elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins and wooden nickels, as well as other similar items. It is related to numismatics, and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists.
External Sites:
- http://www.exonumia.com
- http://www.exonumia.com/exonumia.htm For a full explantion of Exonumia