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NUMISMATIC VALUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intrinsic value
1, record 1, English, intrinsic%20value
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bullion value 1, record 1, English, bullion%20value
correct
- metal value 1, record 1, English, metal%20value
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The actual market value of the metal coined in a metallic numismatic object as distinguished from the face value. 1, record 1, English, - intrinsic%20value
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because most Canadian circulation coins were minted out of silver up until 1968, their intrinsic value is worth more today than their face value. Since 1968, nickel has been used instead of silver to mint most Canadian circulation coins. Thus, the intrinsic value of these nickel coins, dated 1968 on, is worth less today than their face value. 1, record 1, English, - intrinsic%20value
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- valeur intrinsèque
1, record 1, French, valeur%20intrins%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- valeur métallique 1, record 1, French, valeur%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur d'une pièce de monnaie ou d'un objet numismatique déterminée par le poids ou par le titre des métaux précieux entrant dans sa composition. 1, record 1, French, - valeur%20intrins%C3%A8que
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jusqu'en 1968, la plupart des pièces canadiennes de circulation courante contenaient de l'argent. En 1968, on a remplacé l'argent par du nickel. De nos jours, les pièces de circulation contenant de l'argent en alliage et datées de 1968 ou avant valent intrinsèquement plus que leur valeur nominale tandis que les pièces de nickel frappées en 1968 ou après cette date, ont une valeur intrinsèque moindre que leur valeur faciale. 1, record 1, French, - valeur%20intrins%C3%A8que
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sleeper
1, record 2, English, sleeper
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numismatic item whose rarity or future value is not generally recognized. Such a coin will be underpriced in current markets relative to more common coins. 1, record 2, English, - sleeper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: overrated, underrated, steal (noun). 1, record 2, English, - sleeper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pièce à valeur dormante
1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20dormante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pièce d'apparence anodine 1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27apparence%20anodine
correct, feminine noun
- pièce à potentiel 1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20potentiel
correct, feminine noun
- pièce à surveiller 1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20surveiller
correct, feminine noun
- pièce prometteuse 1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20prometteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce dont on ne reconnaît pas encore la rareté, la force et la valeur éventuelle et que le marché a tendance à sous-estimer et, partant, à sous-étiqueter. 1, record 2, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20dormante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- altered
1, record 3, English, altered
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deliberately changed with the intention of increasing the face value or the numismatic value of a coin, medal, token, or bank note. 1, record 3, English, - altered
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altéré
1, record 3, French, alt%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- falsifié 1, record 3, French, falsifi%C3%A9
correct
- faussé 1, record 3, French, fauss%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intentionnellement modifié avec l'intention d'augmenter la valeur nominale ou la valeur numismatique d'une pièce de monnaie, d'une médaille, d'un jeton ou d'un billet de banque. 1, record 3, French, - alt%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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