In the Glossary on our website all those interested in numismatics will find the most important technical terms. There is a short explanation of each term. If you still have an unanswered question please contact us. | Napoleon | The colloquial name for the golden 20-franc piece, which was struck between 1803 and 1870. | | | | Netsch | Etschkreuzer (kreutzer). Still used colloquially as a pejorative expression in Austria today ("Was willst du mit den paar Netsch anfangen?" - How far do you think you´ll get with those few coppers?) Circulated above all in the region of Austria, Switzerland and South Germany. | | | | Nickel | Obtained as an autonomous metal since 1825. Used as coin metal mainly in the form of copper nickel (2.5% Ni). Nickel is also the colloquial name for the US 5-cent piece, which is made of copper nickel. | | | | Nickel silver | Also known as German silver. Alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Used for a time as material for circulation coinage in Switzerland (1850) and in Austria (1915). | | | | Numismatics | From the Greek nomisma, i.e. coin. The science of coins and money as well as their history. | | |
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