Gold price
The price of gold per troy ounce or kilogram
The value of the precious metal that a coin is made of. Often called "bullion value". Not to be confused with "face value".
Legal tender
Coins, paper money, or other currency issued by a government and used as money. The legal tender value of a coin is the value placed on it by the government. It may be different than the intrinsic value (bullion value) or collector value. It means a means of payment which a creditor should not refuse in payment of a debt.
Medallion
An object made of metal that resembles a coin. Often medals are made or given to recognise a person, place, or occasion. Difference between a coin and medal is that a coin must be minted by a government and have a stated value. It is often issued as a commemorative piece.
Mintage
The quantity produced of any particular coin.
Numismatist
A coin collector.
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