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coin

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A form of money, which is usually made from some type of metal. A coin is assigned a specific monetary value by a governing authority. Coins often have a circular shape and are engraved with important icons or symbols. Coins can be traced all the way back to 600 B.C. and have maintained popularity around the world.

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