To assist you in your collecting efforts we have put together a page featuring some common abbreviations and terminology used frequently by collectors
Antique = Something that has been in existence for 100 years or more
BNIB = Brand New in Original Box
COA = Certificate of Authenticity
Commemorative = Something created specifically to celebrate an event or anniversary
COO = Country of Origin – A marking to say where the item was made.
No COO = Indicates that there is no visible marking to say where the item was made.
KAM = A term used by Action Man Collectors to denote the 2018 Art & Science International Made for Kids range.
Limited Edition = An item of which only a certain mount were made
MAM = A term used by Action Man Collectors to denote the modern 1993 to 2006 range
Mint Condition = Never been used, in perfect condition and in the original packaging.
MOC = Mint on Original Card
NMC = Near Mint Condition. Looks like new and shows minimal or no wear
REPRO = Reproduction or copy. Not Original.
VAM = A term used by Action Man Collectors to denote items from 1964 to 1984
VGC = Very Good Condition
Vintage = Something that has been in existence for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 99 years
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