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GOLD BAR [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation
1, record 1, English, Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CDS Commendation 2, record 1, English, CDS%20Commendation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insignia made up of a gold bar bearing three maple leaves awarded by the Chief of the Defence Staff to recognize deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty. 3, record 1, English, - Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CDS [Chief of Defence Staff] Commendation is accompanied by a framed, gold-embossed scroll, inscribed with the member’s name and an appropriate citation, and signed by the CDS. 4, record 1, English, - Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du chef d'état-major de la défense
1, record 1, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Mention élogieuse du CEMD 2, record 1, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20CEMD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insigne composé d'une barette dorée ornée de trois feuilles d'érable décernée par le chef d'état-major de la défense afin de reconnaître les exploits ou activités qui dépassent les exigences des fonctions normales. 3, record 1, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Mention élogieuse du CEMD [chef d'état-major de la défense] est accompagnée d'un parchemin encadré et gaufré d'or, qui porte le nom du militaire ainsi qu'un texte approprié, signé de la main du CEMD. 4, record 1, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gold and Silver Mining
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bar diggings
1, record 2, English, bar%20diggings
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bar mining 1, record 2, English, bar%20mining
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gold-washing claims located on the bars (shallows) of a stream, and worked when the water is low, or otherwise, with the aid of cofferdams. 1, record 2, English, - bar%20diggings
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bar : Accumulation of gravel along the banks of a stream, and, which, when worked by the miners for gold, are called bar diggings. 1, record 2, English, - bar%20diggings
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diggings: Applicable to all mineral deposits and mining camps, but as used in the United States applied to placer mining only. 1, record 2, English, - bar%20diggings
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bar digging
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mines d'or et d'argent
- Prospection minière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- exploitation de seuils
1, record 2, French, exploitation%20de%20seuils
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «seuil». 1, record 2, French, - exploitation%20de%20seuils
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- doré
1, record 3, English, dor%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unrefined gold and silver bullion bar, which will be further refined to almost pure metal. 1, record 3, English, - dor%C3%A9
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- argent aurifère
1, record 3, French, argent%20aurif%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lingots d'or et d'argent non affinés qui devront être affinés davantage jusqu'à l'obtention de métal presque pur. 1, record 3, French, - argent%20aurif%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Metallurgy - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ingot
1, record 4, English, ingot
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bar 2, record 4, English, bar
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mass of precious metal refined to its ultimate attainable purity, cast into a block or a brick-shaped bar. 2, record 4, English, - ingot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Metals for coining are molded into bars after being refined, first at the mine and again at the RCM. When the purity of. 9995 is obtained for platinum, and. 9999 for gold or silver, the bar can be called an ingot(of pure metal) ;"bar" is however the most common designation. 2, record 4, English, - ingot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Métallurgie générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lingot
1, record 4, French, lingot
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- barre 2, record 4, French, barre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse d'un métal précieux affiné au point d'avoir atteint l'ultime en pureté, et moulé en forme de barre en vue des étapes ultérieures du monnayage ou pour être conservé sous cette forme. 2, record 4, French, - lingot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les métaux destinés au monnayage sont coulés en barres après un premier affinage à la mine et de nouveau à la MRC. Lorsque la pureté de 9995 (,9995 ou 995 0/00) est atteinte pour le platine, et 9999 (,9999 ou 999 0/00) pour l'or ou l'argent, la barre (la forme) est un lingot (de métal pur), mais «lingot» est le terme le plus couramment utilisé. 2, record 4, French, - lingot
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
- Metalurgia general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lingote
1, record 4, Spanish, lingote
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barra de un metal precioso. [oro, plata o platino]. Tiene pesos y grados de pureza determinados. 2, record 4, Spanish, - lingote
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reserva federal de Estados Unidos resguarda sus reservas en lingotes que pueden ser adquiridos por los compradores de manera física o bien mediante certificados de depósito. 3, record 4, Spanish, - lingote
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lingote: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 4, Spanish, - lingote
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
- Coining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- London Good Delivery bar
1, record 5, English, London%20Good%20Delivery%20bar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- London Delivery bar 1, record 5, English, London%20Delivery%20bar
correct
- Good Delivery bar 1, record 5, English, Good%20Delivery%20bar
correct
- Good Delivery 1, record 5, English, Good%20Delivery
correct
- standard 400-oz. gold bar 1, record 5, English, standard%20400%2Doz%2E%20gold%20bar
correct
- standard bar 1, record 5, English, standard%20bar
correct
- trade bar 1, record 5, English, trade%20bar
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bar weighing approximately 400 ounces troy, having a minimum fineness of. 955, and carrying the internationally recognized markings of a refiner or assayer listed on the "good delivery list"; a gold trading unit used in the London Gold Market. 1, record 5, English, - London%20Good%20Delivery%20bar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Royal Canadian Mint appears on the good delivery list. 1, record 5, English, - London%20Good%20Delivery%20bar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
- Monnayage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lingot bonne livraison
1, record 5, French, lingot%20bonne%20livraison
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lingot d'or standard de 400 onces 1, record 5, French, lingot%20d%27or%20standard%20de%20400%20onces
correct, masculine noun
- barre d'or standard de 400 onces 1, record 5, French, barre%20d%27or%20standard%20de%20400%20onces
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lingot pesant environ 400 onces troy, affichant un titre d'au moins 955 (,955 ou 955 0/00) et portant la marque d'un affineur ou d'un essayeur reconnu internationalement et dont le nom figure sur la good delivery list; lingot négociable servant d'unité sur le marché de l'or de Londres. 1, record 5, French, - lingot%20bonne%20livraison
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Monnaie royale canadienne figure sur la liste «bonne livraison». 1, record 5, French, - lingot%20bonne%20livraison
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
- Finance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gold brick
1, record 6, English, gold%20brick
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gold bar 2, record 6, English, gold%20bar
correct
- gold ingot 3, record 6, English, gold%20ingot
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a bullion sense, a bar of gold... which probably is embossed with data such as weight and producer as well as assay. 1, record 6, English, - gold%20brick
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
- Finances
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lingot d'or
1, record 6, French, lingot%20d%27or
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- barre d'or 2, record 6, French, barre%20d%27or
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
lingot: Masse de métal ou d'alliage gardant la forme du moule où on l'a coulée. [...] Spécialement Lingot d'or. 1, record 6, French, - lingot%20d%27or
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces lingots sont en général du type «London standard bar», [...] pesant 400 onces chacun. 3, record 6, French, - lingot%20d%27or
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metales preciosos (Metalurgia)
- Finanzas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lingote de oro
1, record 6, Spanish, lingote%20de%20oro
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
- Banking
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- assaying certificate
1, record 7, English, assaying%20certificate
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- assay certificate 2, record 7, English, assay%20certificate
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concerned Commissioner of Customs wil provide copies of the assaying certificate along with the physical delivery of gold and assume responsibility for the fineness of gold as certified in the assaying certificate. 1, record 7, English, - assaying%20certificate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Each "Gold Dream" Swiss bar is registered and sealed in a protective holder with its official "assay certificate, "to guarantee its fineness. 3, record 7, English, - assaying%20certificate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assaying: Determining the proportion of precious metal in an alloy. 4, record 7, English, - assaying%20certificate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
- Banque
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- certificat de titrage
1, record 7, French, certificat%20de%20titrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par métaux ouvrés on entend : [...] l'or et le platine à usage industriel, sous forme d'alliage titré, accompagné d'un certificat de titrage; [...] 1, record 7, French, - certificat%20de%20titrage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les métaux précieux sont analysés par nos essayeurs jurés, instance indépendante certifiant le titrage des métaux précieux. 2, record 7, French, - certificat%20de%20titrage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
titre : Rapport entre la quantité de produit pur (pris comme référence) contenu dans la matière et la quantité globale de la matière considérée. Il sert à indexer le «degré de pureté» de la matière [...] C'est le cas de l'or de bijouterie ou de dentisterie [...], des lingots et des barres d'or [...], de l'or industriel [...] 3, record 7, French, - certificat%20de%20titrage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Il s'agit d'un] certificat qu'une personne doit fournir à la banque quand elle veut déposer de l'or. 4, record 7, French, - certificat%20de%20titrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hallmark
1, record 8, English, hallmark
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hallmark of the refiner 1, record 8, English, hallmark%20of%20the%20refiner
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refined gold, usually of a minimum fineness of 995 parts per 1, 000, in bar or wafer form, the most widely accepted and secure investment method; each bar or plate carries the hallmark of the refiner, its weight and fineness, and is individually numbered. The market price of gold is quoted on gold bullion. 2, record 8, English, - hallmark
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poinçon de l'affineur
1, record 8, French, poin%C3%A7on%20de%20l%27affineur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Or raffiné, ordinairement d'un aloi d'au moins 995 parties sur 1 000, sous la forme de barres ou de plaquettes; c'est la forme d'investissement la plus sûre et la plus répandue; chaque barre ou plaquette porte le poinçon de l'affineur, son poids et son aloi, ainsi qu'un numéro qui lui est propre; le cours du marché de l'or est coté pour l'or en lingots. 2, record 8, French, - poin%C3%A7on%20de%20l%27affineur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- marca de legitimidad
1, record 8, Spanish, marca%20de%20legitimidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- marca de origen 1, record 8, Spanish, marca%20de%20origen
correct, feminine noun
- marca de calidad 1, record 8, Spanish, marca%20de%20calidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-10-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- retractable awning
1, record 9, English, retractable%20awning
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Gold Plus retractable awning is characterized by a double supporting square steel bar enabling the easy installation of the available 17 ft. projection arms. The Gold Plus awning can be used to protect large spaces such as gardens, pool decks, patios or commercial areas... The arm and spring combination coupled with the oversized heavy wall roll tube is so strong the fabric will never sag and water runs off easily even with a shallow pitch. 2, record 9, English, - retractable%20awning
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- auvent retractable
1, record 9, French, auvent%20retractable
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- recoverable gold
1, record 10, English, recoverable%20gold
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a rough gold bar. 1, record 10, English, - recoverable%20gold
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- or récupérable
1, record 10, French, or%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rable
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une barre d'or brut. 1, record 10, French, - or%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rable
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- assay .xxxx fine
1, record 11, English, assay%20%2Exxxx%20fine
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example : a gold bar refined at the RCM and assaying. 9999 fine. 1, record 11, English, - assay%20%2Exxxx%20fine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- titrer xxxx
1, record 11, French, titrer%20xxxx
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- titrer ,xxxx 1, record 11, French, titrer%20%2Cxxxx
correct
- titrer xxx 0/00 1, record 11, French, titrer%20xxx%200%2F00
correct
- avoir un titre de xxxx 1, record 11, French, avoir%20un%20titre%20de%20xxxx
correct
- avoir un titre de ,xxxx 1, record 11, French, avoir%20un%20titre%20de%20%2Cxxxx
correct
- avoir un titre de xxx 0/00 1, record 11, French, avoir%20un%20titre%20de%20xxx%200%2F00
correct
- avoir une pureté de xxxx 1, record 11, French, avoir%20une%20puret%C3%A9%20de%20xxxx
correct
- avoir une pureté de ,xxxx 1, record 11, French, avoir%20une%20puret%C3%A9%20de%20%2Cxxxx
correct
- avoir une pureté de xxx 0/00 1, record 11, French, avoir%20une%20puret%C3%A9%20de%20xxx%200%2F00
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : une pièce d'investissement en platine frappée à la MRC et titrant 9995. 1, record 11, French, - titrer%20xxxx
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-11-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- precious metal certificate
1, record 12, English, precious%20metal%20certificate
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a formal receipt for actual gold or silver which is held in insured storage for the buyer by the issuer of the precious metal certificate at a safe location such as a precious metal refinery physical account or in bar or wafer form in a central vault. The owner of a precious metal certificate may take delivery of his gold or silver by presenting his certificate to the issuing institution. 2, record 12, English, - precious%20metal%20certificate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- certificat de métaux précieux
1, record 12, French, certificat%20de%20m%C3%A9taux%20pr%C3%A9cieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) reçu en bonne et due forme pour de l'or ou de l'argent gardé en dépôt assuré pour le compte de l'acheteur par la personne qui émet le certificat de métaux précieux, dans un endroit sûr comme les stocks d'une raffinerie de métaux précieux ou dans une chambre forte centrale, sous forme de barres ou plaquettes. Le titulaire d'un certificat de métaux précieux peut prendre livraison de son or ou de son argent en présentant son certificat à l'institution qui l'a émis. 2, record 12, French, - certificat%20de%20m%C3%A9taux%20pr%C3%A9cieux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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