"sgt23" wrote in message
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On Jan 2, 10:02 am, Frank Galikanokus
wrote:
A.Word.A.Day 12/31/12

http://wordsmith.org/words/numismatics.html

MEANING:
noun: The study or collection of currency: coins, notes, and sometimes
similar objects,
such as medals

USAGE:
"Ron Paul was the middle of five boys and the only one to become
fascinated with
numismatics. He knew that certain pennies were worth more than their face
value because
few of them had been minted."
Joel Achenbach; The Alternative; The Washington Post; Dec 15, 2011

Now I understand his fascination with the gold standard.

JAM

Why the use of Ron Paul, he is no one important.
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Gee, Ron always speaks highly of you.