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A '''coin''' is a piece of hard material, traditionally [[metal]] and usually in the shape of a disc, which is used as a form of [[money]]. |
A '''coin''' is a piece of hard material, traditionally [[metal]] (especially [[silver]] or [[gold]]) and usually in the shape of a disc, which is used as a form of [[money]]. In the [[SCA]], they are often made in [[pewter]] to resemble silver. Coins are produced by [[moneyer]]s. Beyond mercentile uses, coins are sometimes fashioned into [[jewelry]] or used in [[favours]]. |
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Revision as of 03:56, 2 December 2003
A coin is a piece of hard material, traditionally metal (especially silver or gold) and usually in the shape of a disc, which is used as a form of money. In the SCA, they are often made in pewter to resemble silver. Coins are produced by moneyers. Beyond mercentile uses, coins are sometimes fashioned into jewelry or used in favours.
External Links
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Coins This page could use some help
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin
