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Regularly undertaken activities for pastime and leisure such as collection of themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, etc.

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dime

Hobbies; Numismatics

United States $0.10 coin. Derived from the old English "Tithe", meaning "1 of 10" (The Dime is one tenth of a dollar.) While the term is American in origin, Canadians often use ...

quarter eagle

Hobbies; Numismatics

United States gold $2.50 coin.

double eagle

Hobbies; Numismatics

United States gold $20 coin. Struck from 1850 to 1933.

quarter

Hobbies; Numismatics

United States or Canada $0.25 coin. Short for Quarter Dollar.

error

Hobbies; Numismatics

Usually a mis-made coin not intended for circulation, but can also refer to an engraving or die-cutting error not discovered until the coins are released to circulation. The ...

face value

Hobbies; Numismatics

Value that is written on a coin. For example, an American 1 cent coin has a face value of 1 cent. A collectable coin or bullion coin is usually worth many times its face value.

experimental pieces

Hobbies; Numismatics

Very similar process to "Die Trials", but with subtle differences. A coin minted with a die, official or not, to try a new metal, alloy, or shape.

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