diff --git a/docs/introduction-to-smart-contracts.rst b/docs/introduction-to-smart-contracts.rst
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@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Subcurrency Example
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 The following contract implements the simplest form of a
-cryptocurrency. The contract allows only its creator to create new coins (different issuance scheme are possible).
+cryptocurrency. The contract allows only its creator to create new coins (different issuance schemes are possible).
 Anyone can send coins to each other without a need for
 registering with a username and password, all you need is an Ethereum keypair.