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FINE GOLD [2 records]

Record 1 2007-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
DEF

Pure gold of 24 karat quality, without alloy.

OBS

The value of bullion gold depends on its percentage of fineness.

OBS

The Royal Canadian Mint can refine gold to a fineness of .9999; the inscription "FINE GOLD" appears on its gold investment coins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
DEF

Or de 24 carats, sans alliage, qui titre à 99,5 % environ.

OBS

La Monnaie royale canadienne peut affiner l'or jusqu'à une pureté de 9999 (,9999 ou 999 0/00); l'inscription «OR PUR» est frappée sur ses pièces d'investissement en or.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Orfebrería
  • Monedas y billetes
  • Numismática
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Record 2 2006-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gold and Silver Mining
DEF

In placer mining, gold in exceedingly small particles.

CONT

Fine grained gold that is transported to larger stream and river systems is erratically distributed by more complex fluvial processes ...

OBS

Today gold is classified according to particle size ie natural gold is described as "gold lumps", "coarse gold", "middle grain gold", "fine grain gold", or "gold powder."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines d'or et d'argent
CONT

or fin : passe le tamis de 20 mailles mais est retenu sur le tamis de 40 mailles [...]

Spanish

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