what is the word for a coin collector?
1Numismatics is the official term for coin collecting. Apart from coins, it also refers to the collection and study of paper currency and tokens. A coin collector can be called a numismatist. 2What we call the âpennyâ is actually a misnomer which is really named the cent. Donât let a true collector hear you say the word âpennyâ! 3From the years 1850 â 1873, the US minted a 3 cent silver piece.