numismatics

noun

nu·​mis·​mat·​ics ˌnü-məz-ˈma-tiks 

-məs-,

ˌnyü-

plural in form but singular in construction

: the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)

An area of numismatics that has increased in popularity and value is paper money.

—Quoc Nguyen

numismatist

nü-ˈmiz-mə-tist 

nyü-

noun

Word History

Etymology

numismat(ic) + -ics

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for numismatics

• acrobatics
• aromatics
• automatics
• hydrostatics
• informatics
• kinematics
• mathematics
• problematics
• systematics
• telematics
• attics
• mattocks

Kids Definition

numismatics

noun

nu·​mis·​mat·​ics ˌn(y)ü-məz-ˈmat-iks 

-məs

: the study or collection of coins, paper money, and sometimes related objects (as medals)

numismatic

-ik

adjective

numismatist

n(y)ü-ˈmiz-mət-əst 

noun