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strike a coin [1 record]

Record 1 2007-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
DEF

To stamp a coin design onto a blank using dies.

OBS

Circulation coins are struck once and are produced at the Winnipeg plant while collectors' coins are struck twice or more and the operation is performed at the Ottawa plant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moulage et modelage des métaux
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
DEF

Imprimer le motif d'une pièce de monnaie sur un flan au moyen de coins.

OBS

Les pièces de circulation courante sont frappées une fois et le travail se fait à l'établissement de Winnipeg tandis que les pièces numismatiques le sont deux fois ou plus et l'opération est la responsabilité de l'établissement d'Ottawa.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Colada y modelaje de metales
  • Monedas y billetes
DEF

Estampar una pieza de metal con un signo indicativo de su valor.

PHR

Poder para acuñar la moneda.

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