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NUMISMATIC QUALITY COIN [3 records]

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Record 1 2010-08-25

English

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

Each of the few coins reproducing a current or numismatic coin, but of a higher quality than those actually struck, that are used as a gift for dignitaries or in commemoration for a special event.

OBS

Occasionally, the specimen could be of a lesser quality than the collector’s coin.

French

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

Reproduction d'une pièce de monnaie courante ou numismatique en un ou quelques exemplaires plus luxueux pour remettre à des dignitaires ou commémorer un événement.

OBS

En quelques occasions, il se peut que la reproduction soit de qualité moindre que celle de la pièce frappée pour les collectionneurs.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-31

English

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

Around 1949-1952, the Royal Canadian Mint chose to label as "Uncirculated" all "special" coins that were not of specimen quality. These coins were soon designated "proof-like" by a Toronto coin dealer; although this second term became widely accepted in the numismatic trade, it was never adopted by the Mint.

French

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

À compter des années 1949-1952, la Monnaie royale canadienne produisit des pièces de qualité «spéciale». Elle désigna «"hors-circulation" ou "fleur de coin"» toutes les pièces qui n'étaient pas de qualité spécimen. Un marchand de Toronto utilisa plutôt «de qualité "semblable à épreuve"», expression qui fut largement admise chez les numismates même si la Monnaie ne l'a jamais adoptée. Par la suite, la Monnaie laissa tomber «fleur de coin» pour ne conserver que «hors-circulation» afin de distinguer sa qualité de frappe de celle désignée ainsi en Europe.

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-01-29

English

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

Any numismatic item(coin, token, etc.) that resembles fine art as judged by its aesthetic appeal, design, near flawless uncirculated quality, and superbly attractive toning.

French

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

Spanish

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