The Business of coins is to circulate as money. Medals, on the other hand, have many uses with, of course, many names. Here is a list of a majority.

Looking for the meaning of a numismatic word, or the description of a term? Try the Newman Numismatic Portal's Numismatic Dictionary at: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/dictionary

Or if you would like a printed copy of the complete Encyclopedia, it is available. There are 1,854 terms, on 678 pages, in The Encyclopedia of Coin and MedalTechnology. Even running two a week would require more than 19 years to publish them all. If you would like an advance draft of this vital reference work it may be obtainedfrom the author for your check of $50 sent postpaid. Dick Johnson, 139 Thompson Drive, Torrington, CT 06790.