Standard coins and Token Coins.
Standard coins
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Token coins
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Meaning:
Full bodied money (Standard coins) are those coins whose face value is equal to the intrinsic value.
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Tokem coins are those coins whose face value is higher than their intrinsic value.
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Metals used:
Full bodied / Standard coins were made out of standard metals like gold and silver.
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Token coins are made out of cheaper metals like aluminium, nickel, etc.
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