November 13, 2012 – You certainly know the problem: You are using the same word as your business partner, nevertheless you are speaking of completely different things. Different languages, different procedures, different aspects – globalization presents our language competence with completely new challenges. MintWorld wants to contribute to liquidate possibilities of misunderstanding. We are working on an encyclopedia of technical terms used by the coin producing industry. These definitions are thought as basis for discussion. We are looking for the appropriate word in your language. And we are looking for your commentaries.
Bicolour coin
by Leszek Kula, Mint Director Mint of Poland
The “bicolour coin” is a coin which is put together from two metal elements (perimeter and centre), which are bound together during the minting process. Characteristic for bicolour coins is the fact that the perimeter and interior are differently coloured on the basis of their different materials, such as for example alloys, roll plating, or various galvanic coatings (mostly yellow or silver).