Talk:Exonumia

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[edit] Merge Token (numismatics) and Token coins

I've just replaced the merge tag on Token coins. The two articles seem essentially to duplicate information, so it would be helpful to get feedback from other users regarding the proposed merge. Humansdorpie 14:29, 27 February 2006 (UTC)

I don't think merging is a good idea. Tokens are a very large and important subset of exonumia, and are definitely worthy of a separate article. --Gene_poole 05:03, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Complementary currencies

Are complementary currencies like LETS under the domain of exonumia? - N1h1l 01:21, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

I don't see how: virtual money is physically most un-coin-like Fastifex 09:55, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
From Numismatics: "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)." This would seem to imply that exonumia covers bank notes and stock certificates; further, the numismatics template lists Cheques and Credit cards under exonumia. If those are, then I can only assume LETS is as well (as it is a system of credit, maintained through checks or IOUs). Is the numismatics template incorrect? - N1h1l 13:58, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
Numismatics extends beyond coins to paper money because money is essentially defined by its value, so banknotes are simply another physical form of legal tender, younger then coins; exonumia however are not defined by value but by their physical resemblance to coins, using minting techniques; paper which isn't even legal tender and printed, not minted, belongs in a separate category. Fastifex 16:54, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
So the numismatics template is wrong? - N1h1l 18:51, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
Getting intrigued and realizing our page wasn't sourced, I googled and found the answer is yes AND no; see the revised text; how to adapt the template is another matter Fastifex 08:22, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
I'll fix the template, thnx :) Joe I 08:43, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Stubs

Wikipedia:WikiProject Stub sorting/Proposals/2006/November Two new numismatic stubs have been proposed so far, at the linked WikiProject. Feel free to join the discussion. --JAYMEDINC 20:53, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Paranumismatica

I don't think the term "paranumismatica" is used very often, even in British English. Google throws a fair number of hits for exonumia in place of paranumismatica. And I must say, I've always used exonumia and I use British English. However, I've found this curious article defining the term[1], so I suppose it would be a good idea to mention its etymology it in the article. -- Chris B • talk 13:16, 29 October 2007 (UTC)