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Medals

Medals are commemorative metal pieces that are struck on the occasion of a wide variety of events. The following attributes fundamentally distinguish medals from coins:

Distinguishing attributes Coins
Medals
Face value
yes
no
Legal tender
yes
no
Issuer
the government
primarily private institutions
Metals
classic coinage metals, gold and silver
gold, silver, bronze, base metals, silver or gold-plated
Secondary market available
yes
limited
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Last update: 25.04.2007