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The noun '''''exonumia''''' is from two classical [[Greek language|Greek]] roots: ''exo'', or ''out-of'', and ''numis'', numismatically (coin) related, thus '''out-of-coins'''. It covers coin-like objects such as [[Token (Numismatics)|token]] and [[medal]]s, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration, including [[elongated coin]]s, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins, wooden nickels, [[credit card]]s, as well as other similar items. It is related to [[numismatic]]s, and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists. |
The noun '''''exonumia''''' is from two classical [[Greek language|Greek]] roots: ''exo'', or ''out-of'', and ''numis'', numismatically (coin) related, thus '''out-of-coins'''. It covers coin-like objects such as [[Token (Numismatics)|token]] and [[medal]]s, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration, including [[elongated coin]]s, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins, wooden nickels, [[credit card]]s, as well as other similar items. It is related to [[numismatic]]s, and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists. |
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Exonumia is the term usually applied to these objects in the U.S.A. The equivalent British term is paranumismatica. |
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Tokens such as bus tokens (transportation tokens), bar or pub tokens, and casino tokens or chips are some of the more common items of exonumia. |
Tokens such as bus tokens (transportation tokens), bar or pub tokens, and casino tokens or chips are some of the more common items of exonumia. |
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Revision as of 20:14, 12 September 2004
The noun exonumia is from two classical Greek roots: exo, or out-of, and numis, numismatically (coin) related, thus out-of-coins. It covers coin-like objects such as token and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration, including elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, badges, counterstamped coins, wooden nickels, credit cards, as well as other similar items. It is related to numismatics, and many coin collectors are also exonumismatists.
Exonumia is the term usually applied to these objects in the U.S.A. The equivalent British term is paranumismatica.
Tokens such as bus tokens (transportation tokens), bar or pub tokens, and casino tokens or chips are some of the more common items of exonumia.
Related, but normally considered to be a different branch of numismatics, is odd and curious money.
See also
- Pub token Bar tokens, Good-For tokens
- Casino token Casino chips
- medals
- credit cards
- List of prizes, medals, and awards
- Odd and Curious