Furthermore , it was melted as soon as it was released , its metallic content being worth more than its nominal value .
A country 's own freshly minted money , therefore , bore an agio , being worth more than its stock currency .
It was melted as soon as it was released , its metallic content being worth more than its nominal value .
A country 's own freshly minted money , therefore , bore an agio , being worth more than its stock currency .