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ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNATURE [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Vending Machines
  • Coining
CONT

Electroplating is the practice by which steel coin blanks are coated with nickel and copper plate for protection. The Mint's exclusive patented multi-ply plating technique is the world's only multi-ply layer process that can match the electromagnetic signature of any traditional alloy coin - an enormous security advantage for the coin-operated vending industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électromagnétisme
  • Machines de distribution automatique
  • Monnayage
CONT

Pour pouvoir être utilisée dans les distributeurs automatiques, la pièce [de monnaie] doit posséder une caractéristique que l'on appelle son empreinte électromagnétique. Cette empreinte spéciale évite la fraude et dissuade la fabrication de jetons qui pourraient avoir des caractéristiques semblables à la pièce de un dollar.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electromagnetismo
  • Máquinas de distribución automática
  • Acuñación de moneda
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Record 2 2009-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
  • Electrical Measurements
  • Electronic Measurements
OBS

signature: The graphic record of the magnetic properties of a vessel automatically traced as the vessel passes over the sensitive element of a recording instrument.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
  • Mesures électriques
  • Mesures électroniques

Spanish

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