Final Topic Flashcards
These are pieces of metal stamped by government authority, for use as money.
Coins
Coins are pieces of metal stamped by government authority, for use as money or collectively referring to?
Metal currency
Is the most common method of making gold coins.
Casting
Is the making of an impression of a coin or metal blank by pressure.
Striking or Stamping
It show an even flow of metallic grains. The detail of the profile, the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, letterings and numerals are of high relief.
Genuine coins
It feels greasy and appear slimy. The beading composed of tiny round dots surrounding the genuine coin appear irregular and elongated depressions and are not sharp and prominent as in the genuine.
Counterfeit coins
Government kept their gold in the form of heavy bars called?
Bullions
The coins, which appear as metallic silver, are made from durable?
Nickle-plated steel
Who is the portrait in the 10 piso coin?
Apolinario Mabini
Who is the portrait in 5 piso coin?
Andres Bonifacio
Who is the portrait in the 1 piso coin?
Jose Rizal
What is the term is the face of the coin?
Obverse
What is the term is the back of the coin?
Reverse
It is the origin of coin.
Mint Mark
What is the best type of examination used for counterfeited passport?
Ultraviolet Light