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 * Bullion – Precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) in the form of bars, ingots or plate.
 * Error – Usually a mis-made coin not intended for circulation, but can also refer to an engraving or die-cutting error not discovered until the coins are released to circulation. This may result is two or more varieties of the coin in the same year.
 * Exonumia – The study of coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration.
 * Fineness – Purity of precious metal content expressed in terms of one thousand parts. 90% is expressed as .900 fine.
 * Notaphily – The study of paper money or banknotes.
 * Scripophily – The study and collection of stocks and Bonds.

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