scripophily

American

[skri-pof-uh-lee] / skrɪˈpɒf ə li /

noun

the collecting by hobbyists of old stock certificates and bonds that have no intrinsic value other than their aesthetic appeal or relative rarity.

scripophily British

/ skrɪˈpɒfɪlɪ, ˈskrɪpəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

the hobby of collecting bonds and share certificates, esp those of historical interest

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Other Word Forms

scripophile noun

Etymology

Origin of scripophily

First recorded in 1975–80; scrip ¹ + -o- + -phily

Example Sentences

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This buying and selling of finance-adjacent memorabilia is a cousin of scripophily, the collecting of stock certificates: a niche hobby among, mostly, financial professionals and history buffs.

From Seattle Times

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