numismatics

== English == === Etymology === From French numismatique, from Late Latin numisma, numismatis (“coin”), variant of Latin nomisma, from Ancient Greek νόμισμα (nómisma, “current coin, custom”), from νομίζω (nomízō, “I hold or own as a custom, usage, I use customarily, practise, I am used to”), from νόμος (nómos, “usage, custom”), from νέμω (némō, “I keep, hold, watch”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ Rhymes: -ætɪks === Noun === numismatics (uncountable) The study of coins, tokens, medals and paper money. The study of coins. The collecting of coins, tokens, medals and paper money. The collecting of coins. ==== Usage notes ==== Although its broader senses are still in use, many who use the term are unfamiliar with it being used in reference to materials other than coins. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====