[skri-pof-uh-lee] 
| the collecting by hobbyists of old stock certificates and bonds that have no intrinsic value other than their aesthetic appeal or relative rarity. |
| Main Entry: | scripophily |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the collection of old financial documents, such as stock and bond certificates |
| Etymology: | Latin scriptum 'thing written' |
| Usage: | scripophile is person collecting these |
Scripophily
The hobby of collecting antique bonds, stocks, and other financial instruments based upon their esthetics and prominence in the financial world.
Investopedia Commentary
Very similar to collecting coins or stamps, but instead collectors buy old stock certificates.
Related Links
Stock Basics Tutorial
Old Stock Certificates: Lost Treasure or Wallpaper?
See also: Wallpaper Stock
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