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uniface

American  
[yoo-nuh-feys] / ˈyu nəˌfeɪs /

noun

Numismatics.
  1. a coin or medal having a blank reverse.


Etymology

Origin of uniface

First recorded in 1875–80; uni- + face

Example Sentences

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That particular note did not last long, but the idea eventually caught on - even though uniface notes were still being issued as late as 1969.

From BBC • May 26, 2019

The uniface is defined by absences: its eyebrows have been plucked, threaded or waxed into submission; its fine little nose is free from bumps and bulges.

From Time • Jun. 11, 2011

Perma-tanned and toned, many of them sport a uniface common to both genders and across the income range, from bellhops to casino owners.

From Time • Jun. 11, 2011

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