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Numismatics (ancient Greek: ) is the scientific study of money and its history in all its varied forms. While numismatists are often characterized as studying coins, the discipline also includes the study of banknotes, stock certificates, medals, medallions, and token coins (also referred to as exonumia).
Monies studied by numismatists
Checks, notaphily (the collection of paper money or banknotes), scripophily (the collection of stocks and bonds), and credit cards are also subjects of numismatistic interest. Early money used by primitive people is referred to as "Odd and Curious", but the use of other goods in barter exchange is excluded, even where used as a circulating currency (e.g. prison cigarettes). For instance, the Kirghiz people used horses as the principal currency unit and gave small change in lambskins.See Glyn Davies' monetary timeline here, taken from his 1996 book with Roy Davies, A Comparative Chronology of Money: Monetary History from Ancient Times to the Present Day, University of Wales Press, ISBN 0-7083-1351-5. The timeline reports horses and sheep as the principle monetary units until circa 1910. The lambskins may be suitable for numismatic study, the horse is not.
Economic and historical studies of money's use and development are separate to the numismatists' study of money's physical embodiment (although the fields are related; economic theories of money's origin depend upon numismatics, for example).
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American Numismatic Association Money Museum - Collects and exhibits coins, paper money, medals and related items.
French Mint Coin Museum - Portrays the history of money in France from ancient times to the present day. Includes virtual tour, database, and hours. Located in Paris, France.
Meta Description: [ Discover the secrets of the mint museum, find out more about the European coins and medal manufacturers by paying a visit at Monnaie de Paris! ]
Gallery Mint Museum - Private mint dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the Numismatic Arts and to feature the evolution of coin-making technology from ancient Greece through the Industrial Revolution. Features display of coin-making machinery. Includes guided tours, FAQs, news and articles. Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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Maybank Numismatic Museum - Established in 1988 and houses a collection of coins and currencies from the time of early Malaysia until the present day. Includes hours and directions.
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Museos del Banco Central De Costa Rica - Exhibits feature collections of pre-Columbian gold and numismatic items. Includes details, panoramic photos, publications, educational programs, and a store. Located in San Jose Province.
National Numismatic Collection - One of the largest numismatic collections in the world and the largest in North America.
The Numismatic Museum of Aruba - Established November 13, 1981 as the first numismatic museum in Aruba. The museum contains over 35,000 pieces from over 400 countries.
Meta Description: [ The Numismatic Museum of Aruba lodges the private collection of Mr. J. Mario Odor and contains over 35.000 different pieces covering over 400 countries. ]
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Wooden Nickel Historical Museum - Dedicated to making the general public more aware of the history of wooden nickels and their many different uses.
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