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Overstrike

/əʊvəˈstɹʌɪk/

A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once.

📖 Definitions of "Overstrike"

noun
  1. 1

    A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once.

  2. 2

    The printing of one character over another, as - on top of L to produce Ł.

  3. 3

    Overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them)

verb
  1. 1

    To overreach oneself while striking.

  2. 2

    To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.).

  3. 3

    To strike (something) too hard.

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