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numismatics

/ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/

Meanings
  • noun

    The study of coins and related objects; also, the collection of coins and related objects.


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numismatics , numismatist , numismatists
Etymology
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From Greek numisma, a coin, and -matikos, a learner.


Trivia
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  1. The earliest known coin was found in Lydia, Turkey, around 600 BC.

  2. The largest coin ever minted weighed 102 pounds and was made in Germany in 2002.

  3. The study of ancient coins is called 'numismatics,' while the study of paper money is called 'papermoneyology.'


Related Concepts
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  1. Coin collecting: The hobby of collecting and preserving coins, often with a focus on specific types, countries, or time periods.

  2. Numismatics museum: A museum dedicated to the study and display of coins and related objects.


Culture
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Numismatics has been practiced since ancient civilizations and has historical, cultural, and artistic significance. Coins have been used as a medium of exchange, a symbol of power, and an art form. In literature, numismatics is often used as a plot device or a hobby of a character. In art and music, coins have been depicted and referenced in various ways.

How to Memorize "numismatics"

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    - Imagine a person studying old coins, examining their details, and organizing them in a collection.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'numismatics' with the image of ancient coins and the study of history.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'numismatics' as 'numbers and matics,' where 'numbers' represent coins and 'matics' represents the study.


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