shroffing

/ˈʃrɒfɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of shroff; the act of examining or testing coins or currency for authenticity.
    • Shroffing requires a keen eye and a steady hand.
    • The apprentice spent the afternoon shroffing silver coins at the market.
    • He was shroffing the payment when the customer grew impatient.
Synonyms
noun
  1. The process or practice of testing coins or currency for authenticity.
    • Modern shroffing often involves electronic detectors.
    • Shroffing was an essential skill for merchants in the spice trade.
    • The museum displayed a set of weights used for shroffing.