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a coin, esp. one made of silver, having a value less than that of the monetary unit. Cf. minor coin.[1885-90, Amer.]
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subsidiary coin — noun : a coin especially of silver of a denomination smaller than the basic monetary unit (as half dollar, quarter, dime) compare minor coin * * * a coin, esp. one made of silver, having a value less than that of the monetary unit. Cf. minor coin … Useful english dictionary
minor coin — noun : a base metal coin (as a nickel or cent) of a denomination smaller than the basic monetary unit compare subsidiary coin * * * a coin made of base metal. Cf. subsidiary coin … Useful english dictionary
minor coin — a coin made of base metal. Cf. subsidiary coin. * * * … Universalium
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