The E-Sylum:  Volume 5, Number 31, July 28, 2002, Article 14

I AM NUMISMATIST!!

  Howard A. Daniel III writes the following: "I have heard every
  new generation of collectors who collects non-coin numismatic
  material eventually having a problem being called a "coin
  collector", attending a "coin" show, joining a "coin" club, etc.
  As far back as I can remember in numismatics, I can
  remember  discussions about coming up with words to describe
  each minute area of numismatics.

  Whenever one of these frustrated non-coin collectors talks to
  me, I tell them that numismatics covers a wide, wide range
  of financial instruments, and even medals and decorations.
  Whenever someone asks them in the future what they are,
  tell them "I am a numismatist." in the field of numismatics.

  I have found that "numismatist" throws a lot of people, even
  coin collectors, so then I can explain what I collect, and it is
  not just coins.  It will be the same explanation, even if I used
  "notaphilist", "synagraphist", and many other words, so I just
  use "numismatist" and some non-numismatist friends are even
  starting to remember it and "numismatic" too.

  For your knowledge, I collect every, and I mean every,
  numismatic or philatelic financial instrument that was used
  (circulated, issued, bought, etc.) in Southeast Asia and any
  reference about them.  If you have or are interested in anything
  covering my narrow interests, please contact me at
  Howard@SEAsianTreasury.com."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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