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Record 1 1997-01-31

English

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

A test of the die on a blank to check the neatness of the design and the overall appearance of the coin; the coin produced is not intended for issue as currency.

OBS

See related terms: engineering trial, trial strike.

French

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

Utilisation d'un coin sur un flan pour vérifier la qualité du motif reproduit et l'aspect général de la pièce; le spécimen produit n'est pas destiné à être émis.

Spanish

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