Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com

Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com
Jeff Smith

Friday, April 22, 2016

Define: Numismatist; also Exonumia, Notaphily, and Scripophily ....

What is a numismatist?

A numismatist ( a Greek word) is a person who studies money -- all kinds, shapes, and sizes of money. In addition to actual spendable coins and currency, numismatists also study banknotes, stock certificates, medals, medallions, and tokens.

Numismatists are historians as well as scientists; thus, numismatists engage in the art and science surrounding all forms of money and money-like items (e.g. tokens). Numismatists seek to understand the historical, social, financial, cultural, and even spiritual aspects of the notes and coins they collect. We applaud all numismatists for helping discover and preserve our financial heritage, world-wide.

Sub-specialties within the numismatic field include:

Exonumia: those studying coin-like items such as token coins, medals, and other objects used instead of legal money (or items used for commemorative purposes).

Notaphily: persons studying paper currency or banknotes

Scripophily: persons studying and collecting stocks and bonds

Treasuredstocks.com is pleased to explain that ALL numismatists (young or old; novice to expert) will find exactly what they want and need with us.

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Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor. We are here to assist you! Please give us a call at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com
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How to Start a Currency Collection

I want to start collecting coins and currency items; where do I start?

Collectors of coins and currency do so for many reasons. One of the most common collector is the hobiest who collects more for fun and appeal, rather than profit. Often, this attraction begins as a child who, by chance or purpose, receives an item that is both fascinating and historical.

An increasingly popular reason to pursue collecting of coins and currency is to do so as an investment Persons who use collections as a kind of investing do so with the idea that the value of the items, in singular or total, will increase over time. Supply and demand is the key concept here as well as a critical understanding that collections do not “make” money until they are sold and may even incur costs, such as the costs of safe and secure storage.

A third type of collector is the person who acquires a collection via inheritance. This person may or may not have any real interest in the items but appreciates potential value.

One great advantage we have today is the internet. For example, take a careful look around our Treasuredstocks.com web site and you will see over 4,000 items, of all categories, grades, and prices, all graded and all in full color view. And now a bit about grading. A graded item allows collectors to speak the same language when it comes to the condition of the item.

The term “Numismatics” refers to the study or collecting of coin/currency. A numismatist is someone who does this by hobby or profession. Here is a great web site to use, when learning more about such an exciting field. There’s even several links specifically designed for children.

http://www.numismatics.tv/

We are official members of multiple numismatic-related organizations. Therefore, Treasuredstocks.com welcomes any and all questions regarding our postings and our passion for collecting coins and currency of all types. We are here to assist you! Please give us a call at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com