Medal-coin

Medal-coin

A medal-coin or non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) coin is regarded as legal tender, but it does not circulate for the following reasons:

* The intrinsic value exceeds the denominational value.
* The currency unit is not in common use.
* The coin is issued in proof only.
* The coin is sold to collectors at a premium above the face value.

The coins of Bophuthatswana were examples of medal-coins. The Krugerrand is an example of a medal-coin, even though it is a bullion piece.


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