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| − | A '''coin''' is a unit of [[currency]] which has the approximate value of the metal it contains. Coins of copper or bronze have less value than those of silver or gold. | + | A '''coin''' is a unit of [[currency]] which has the approximate value of the metal it contains. Coins of [[copper]] or [[bronze]] have less value than those of [[silver]] or [[gold]]. |
| − | Generally a coin is stamped with the face of a nation's ruler, while the reverse has some official insignia. | + | Generally a coin is stamped with the face of a nation's ruler, usually deceased, while the reverse has some official insignia. |
| − | Coins are often used to decide who goes first in games like [[American football]]. | + | Coins are often used to decide who goes first in games like [[American Football|American football]]. |
| − | The front of a coin is called "heads" and the | + | The front of a coin is called "heads" and the reverse "tails" when flipping a coin. |
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Revision as of 22:32, December 10, 2007
A coin is a unit of currency which has the approximate value of the metal it contains. Coins of copper or bronze have less value than those of silver or gold.
Generally a coin is stamped with the face of a nation's ruler, usually deceased, while the reverse has some official insignia.
Coins are often used to decide who goes first in games like American football. The front of a coin is called "heads" and the reverse "tails" when flipping a coin.