Section 2: Definitions of Provisions on Article Categories and Fineness
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Art. 39
Coins, medals
1 Coins are defined as pieces of metal that have been issued as a means of payment by the entity authorised to mint coins or on its behalf and whose weight, fineness and nominal value are specified by law.
2 Coins that are out of circulation are classified as coins.
3 Medals within the meaning of Annex 2 to the Act are metal collector pieces that resemble coins but have no market value. Small bars designed to be used as jewellery items are classified as medals if they have been manufactured by assayers/melters recognised by the Central Office.
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