noun
- collectible items that resemble coins or medals but are not legal tender, such as tokens, badges, or commemorative pieces.
Usage: numismatics field; uncountable noun; often used in plural form
Examples
- Collectors of exonumia often seek rare tokens from defunct amusement parks.
- The museum's exonumia collection includes badges and medals from the early 20th century.
- Unlike coins, exonumia items have no face value and cannot be used as currency.
- She specializes in exonumia from transportation companies and trade fairs.
- Exonumia enthusiasts attend conventions to buy, sell, and trade their collections.