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硬貨　—　Institutions

Money made of metal.

Euro coin (2002, the French national side) Euro coin (2002, the French national side)2002 10 Yeni Kuruş coin 10 Yeni Kuruş coin2007 Silver denier of Charlemagne Silver denier of Charlemagne794 onward
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A term used in contrast to banknotes. ⚠ Modern coins have a face value higher than their material value. This is a visible result of the shift from money guaranteed by its content to money guaranteed by the system.