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DIE LIFE [2 records]

Record 1 2007-08-10

English

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

The length of time a die can be used, often expressed in terms of the number of coins which can be struck with it.

French

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

Période durant laquelle un coin peut servir à frapper des pièces et qu'on établit en nombre de pièces que peut frapper un coin; en général, la durée moyenne d'un coin est inversement proportionnelle au diamètre de la monnaie frappée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
OBS

The satisfactory service period of dies before they become worn and must be removed from production equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moulage et modelage des métaux
OBS

Période pendant laquelle les moules donnent un service satisfaisant avant d'être usés et enlevés de l'équipement de production.

Spanish

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