scripophily

noun

scri·​poph·​i·​ly

skriˈpäfəlē

plural -es

: the hobby of collecting old stock and bond certificates

also : such a collection

scripophilist noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

scrip entry 2 + -o- + -phily

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