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DESIGNATED GOLD [1 record]

Record 1 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

In 1951, the Canadian Government introduced a policy which allowed mines to store their refined gold at the RCM. Ultimately this gold would be returned to the mines and then exported or sold to Canadian processors.

Key term(s)
  • designed gold

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

Le gouvernement canadien décida en 1951 de permettre aux entreprises minières d'entreposer leur or affiné à la MRC pour que, de là, il leur soit renvoyé ultérieurement. Cet or devait ensuite être exporté, ou vendu à des entreprises canadiennes de transformation.

Key term(s)
  • or désigné

Spanish

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