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  2. Glossary of numismatics - Wikipedia

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    A coin that has never been used, thus retaining all or most of its original luster. [1] uniface A coin struck with the design on one side only. union A proposed United States gold coin worth $100 (one hundred dollars). Only one pattern "half union" is known to exist. Platinum $100 coins are not technically "unions". unique

  3. Base metal - Wikipedia

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    A base metal is a common and inexpensive metal, as opposed to a precious metal such as gold or silver. [1] In numismatics, coins often derived their value from the precious metal content; however, base metals have also been used in coins in the past and today. [2]

  4. United States Mint coin sizes - Wikipedia

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    Seven distinct types of coin composition have been used over the past 200 years: three base coin alloys, two silver alloys, gold, and in recent years, platinum and palladium. The base metal coins were generally alloys of copper (for 2 cent coins and lower), and copper/nickel (for 3 and 5 cent coins). Copper/nickel composition is also used for ...

  5. Gold coin - Wikipedia

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    Gold coins for sale at the Dubai Gold Souk. A gold coin is a coin that is made mostly or entirely of gold.Most gold coins minted since 1800 are 90–92% gold (22‑karat), while most of today's gold bullion coins are pure gold, such as the Britannia, Canadian Maple Leaf, and American Buffalo.

  6. List of bullion coins - Wikipedia

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    Under United States law, coins that do not meet the legal tender requirement cannot be marketed as "coins". Instead, they must be advertised as rounds. [3] Bullion coins are typically available in various weights, usually multiples or fractions of 1 troy ounce, but some bullion coins are produced in very limited quantities in kilograms or heavier.

  7. Coin grading - Wikipedia

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    Coin grading [1] is the process of determining the grade or condition of a coin, one of the key factors in determining its collectible value. A coin's grade is generally determined by six criteria: strike, preservation, luster, color, attractiveness, and occasionally the country/state in which it was minted. Several grading systems have been ...

  8. Why Costco is selling gold bars and silver coins

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    The coins are non-refundable, and members can purchase a maximum of five. Costco is trying to replicate its recent success with gold bars. It began selling $2,000 gold bars online in September and ...

  9. Bullion - Wikipedia

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    Compared to numismatic coins, bullion bars or bullion coins can typically be purchased and traded at lower price premiums over the fluctuating spot price and their trading bid/ask spreads or buy/sell price differences are closer to the values of the contained precious metals.