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| AE | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Bronze or Copper (Aes). |
| AG | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Silver (Argentum). |
| AL | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Aluminium. |
| AR | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Silver (Argentum). |
| AU | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Gold (Aurum). |
| AU | About Uncirculated or Almost Uncirculated. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| BU | Brilliant Uncirculated. Also referred to as FDC. Although struck with normal dies, a coin described as BU is almost prooflike in appearance, being perfectly sharp, absolutely flawless and showing no signs of wear or bag marks. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| DG | Dei Gratia. Latin - By the Grace of God. Included in the obverse legend of many pre-decimal British and Australian coins. |
| EF | Extremely Fine or Extra Fine. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| F | Fine. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| FD | Fidei Defensor. Latin - Defender of the Faith. Included in the obverse legend of many pre-decimal British and Australian coins. |
| FDC | The French term Fleur-de-coin which literally translates as Flower of the Die. Also referred to as Brilliant Uncirculated. Although struck with normal dies, a coin described as FDC is almost prooflike in appearance (see early striking), being perfectly sharp, absolutely flawless and showing no signs of wear or bag marks. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| G | Good. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| GSM | Grams per Square Meter. A measure of the thickness/weight of paper. |
| KG | Initials of George Kruger Gray, a coin designer at the Royal Mint, London in the 1930's. |
| NCLT | Non Circulating Legal Tender. See Glossary of Numismatic terms. |
| NI | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Nickel. |
| OMS | Off-Metal Strike. See Glossary of Numismatic terms. |
| PB | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Lead. |
| PL | The Latin term Pecunia Londinii which translates as Money of London. An alternate Latin phrase, Percussa Londinio, which translates as Struck at London, is also acceptable. |
| PNC | Postal Numismatic Cover - A joint issue of postal (philatelic) and currency (numismatic) items, for example a coin and postage stamp first day cover. |
| PT | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Platinum. |
| SN | Chemistry/physics abbreviation for the metal Tin. |
| UNC | Uncirculated. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| VF | Very Fine. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
| VG | Very Good. See the Grading Coins article for more information. |
