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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 | + | Generally a coin is stamped with the face of a nation's ruler, while the reverse has some official insignia. |
Coins are often used to decide who goes first in games like [[American Football|American football]]. | Coins are often used to decide who goes first in games like [[American Football|American football]]. | ||
Revision as of 04:58, January 9, 2009
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.
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.