Portal:Numismatics/Numismatic terminology

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• Bullion - Precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) in the form of bars, ingots or plate.
  
• Error - 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.
• Exonumia is the study of coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration.
• Fineness - Purity of precious metal content expressed in terms of one thousand parts. 90% is expressed as .900 fine.
  
• Notaphily is the study of paper money or banknotes.
  
• Scripophily is the study and collection of stocks and Bonds.