Planchet

Pronunciation: /ˈplæn.kɪt/

Definitions of planchet

noun a small metal disk or coin blank used in the production of coins

Example Sentences

A1 The planchet is a small metal disc used in coin minting.

A2 The planchet was carefully inspected before being stamped with the design.

B1 The planchet must meet specific size and weight requirements for the coin to be minted.

B2 The planchet was struck with the image of a famous historical figure.

C1 The planchet underwent a series of quality control checks to ensure its perfection.

C2 The planchet used in the minting process was made of a rare and valuable metal.

Examples of planchet in a Sentence

formal The planchet used in coin minting must meet specific size and weight requirements.

informal I found a cool planchet at the coin collector's fair.

slang Check out this shiny planchet I scored from the coin shop!

figurative Her mind was like a planchet, ready to be stamped with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of planchet

• plural: planchets
• comparative: more planchet
• superlative: most planchet
• present tense: planchet
• future tense: will planchet
• perfect tense: have plancheted
• continuous tense: is plancheting
• singular: planchet
• positive degree: planchet
• infinitive: to planchet
• gerund: plancheting
• participle: plancheted

Origin and Evolution of planchet

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'planchet' originated from French, derived from the Old French word 'planchete' meaning 'small metal plate.'

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a small metal plate, the term 'planchet' evolved to specifically refer to the blank metal disc used for making coins in numismatics.