A person who collects coins is called a numismatist.
While “coin collector” is commonly used, “numismatist” implies a deeper engagement with the study of coins and related items, like tokens and paper money, [according to Wikipedia] . Numismatics, the study or collection of currency, encompasses coins, tokens, paper money, and medals.
So, while every numismatist is a coin collector, not every coin collector would necessarily be considered a numismatist in the more formal sense, according to APMEX.
What is slang for coin collector?
Good point! Other forms: numismatists. The person who looks closely at every penny might not be cheap — he might be a numismatist, a coin collector, looking for old or rare coins that somehow got into the mix.
What is the fancy name for a coin collector?
A coin collector is more formally called a ‘ numismatic’ or ‘numismatist’. The word numismatic means the study or collection of currency. This covers tokens, paper money, coins and medals. It also means a person who studies or collects currencies.
What is the fancy word for coin collecting?
Good point! The name that we give to the collection of coins today is numismatics, a word that also encompasses the collection of paper money and of medals.