Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, tokens, and currency. Its connection to vending machines is practical and historical: vending machines rely on standardized coin specifications to operate, influencing coin design, circulation, and even the phase-out of certain denominations. They’ve also driven the use of private tokens—now collectible exonumia—and, with the shift to cashless payments, are accelerating the decline of physical coins, turning everyday currency into future collectibles.
What is Numismatics?
