Word of the Day: Numismatic

Can you pronounce numismatic?

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

adjective 1. Relating to or consisting of coins, paper currency, and medals. "Mei's extensive numismatic collection included several rare forms of Chinese currency." "My dad is a numismatic enthusiast; he's been collecting coins since he was a kid." "One of the most famous depictions of Abraham Lincoln is his numismatic portrait on the penny." French, late 18th century "Numismatic" comes from the French word "numismatique," which developed in Latin from the Greek word "nomisma" ("current coin"). The National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is thought to be the world's largest collection of money and transactional objects, totaling roughly 1.6 million objects. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words?

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