Coin

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. Coins are produced by moneyers. Beyond mercantile uses, coins are sometimes fashioned into jewelry or used in favours.

See Also:

• 12th Century Coins

Coins in the SCA

In the SCA, they are often made in pewter to resemble silver.

External Links

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Coins This page could use some help
• http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/English/British_coin_Penny But this page has some amazing depth
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin