exonumia
/ˌɛksəˈnjuːmiə/
noun
- Items that are like coins or currency but are not official legal tender, such as tokens, medals, or scrip.
- The museum's exonumia exhibit featured commemorative medals from world's fairs and political campaigns.
- Many hobbyists focus on exonumia because these pieces often have unique designs and historical stories.
- The collector's display of exonumia included old subway tokens and casino chips.