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scripophily

American  
[skri-pof-uh-lee] / skrɪˈpɒf ə li /

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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

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