Numismatist

Money and the pursuit of it are pretty major fascinations for most people, but Numismatists have everyone beat with their level of interest. Though the job title might sound like some sort of medical specialist, Numismatists are actually scholars and collectors interested in money for the sake of it. So if you consider your coin collection as your most prized possession, or if you study rather than spend your cash, this job might be right up your alley.

This is a title that can be assigned to even the most casual coin collectors, but if you hope to make money from it, then you need to get serious. The first thing you should know about this field is that it’s primarily a hobby. Though there are some who make money off the buying and selling of precious or rare coins, it’s definitely not the case for everyone who calls himself a Numismatist.

If you do decide to make your living doing this type of work, be prepared to look hard for jobs. You can earn money from it by owning or working at a coin shop, teaching at a university, or working for one of the few nonprofits or associations centered on this hobby.

No matter how you do it, this job is a bit like a constant treasure hunt. You look for obscure, rare, or misprinted coins either by contacting other sellers or by searching through trade shows. While hunting, you need to constantly research. After all, a one-of-a-kind coin is useless if you don’t know what it is.