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Numismatics
The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.
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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 the term as well.
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 mis-made coin errors are ...
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.
