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Gold dinar

A gold dinar is a coin that is made entirely out of gold. It used to be an important form of money all around the world, and today, some people still use them to buy and sell things. To make a gold dinar, you have to have a lot of gold! The gold is melted down and then molded into the shape of a coin. The weight and size of the coin will determine the amount of gold (and therefore the money value) that is held inside it. Gold dinars usually have special symbols or decorations engraved on them, and many countries and religions use them for special ceremonies or as gifts for important people.
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