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- Token
- Privately issued piece that has redeemable value for goods or services, but is not an official government coin. An example would be subway tokens.
- Tombac
- A type of brass that was used to make Canadian 5 cent coins in 1942 and 1943. There was a shortage of the usual nickel due to World War II. A shortage of copper forced a switch to Chromium plated steel in 1944.
- Trade Dollar
- Silver dollar issued specifically for trade with a foreign country.
- Truncation
- Sharply cut off bottom edge of a portrait or bust. The coin engraver's initials are often found on the truncation.
- Type
- Coin's basic distinguishing design.
- Type Set
- One of each coin of a particular design, series or period.
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