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Record 1 2007-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Coining
DEF

Copper base alloys, with 70-92% copper, remainder essentially zinc; tin optional up to 3%.

OBS

A kind of brass as used in the 1942 and 1943 copper-based Canada five-cent coins. Tombac coins are subject to very quick tarnishing once in circulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Monnayage
DEF

Alliage cuivre zinc.

OBS

Les pièces de tombac noircissent rapidement dès leur mise en circulation.

Spanish

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