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precious metal coin [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

For the purposes of the Royal Canadian Mint Act, a coin composed at least fifty percent gold, silver, platinum or one of the platinum group of metals.

OBS

At the RCM, often used as a synonym of "bullion coin".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

Aux termes de la Loi sur la Monnaie royale canadienne, pièce de monnaie contenant au moins cinquante pour cent d'or, d'argent, de platine ou de métaux voisins du platine.

OBS

À la MRC, souvent utilisé comme synonyme de «pièce d'investissement», «monnaie-lingot» ou «pièce en métal pur».

Spanish

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