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Noun — In coin collecting: a coin that was struck incorrectly at the mint, making it unusual and often more valuable to collectors.

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Etymology

From an acronym for "freaks, irregulars, defects, oddities," coined by coin collectors in the 1960s.

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What does “fido” mean?

The word “fido” means in coin collecting: a coin that was struck incorrectly at the mint, making it unusual and often more valuable to collectors. In plain terms, a mis-struck or flawed coin that collectors prize precisely because of its defect.

How do you use “fido” in a sentence?

Here is “fido” used in a sentence: “The dealer paid extra for the fido because of its off-center strike.”

What part of speech is “fido”?

“Fido” is a noun.

Where does the word “fido” come from?

The word “fido” dates back to around 1960. From an acronym for "freaks, irregulars, defects, oddities," coined by coin collectors in the 1960s.

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