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NICKEL PLATED AUREATE BRONZE [1 record]

Record 1 2016-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plating of Metals
  • Coining
CONT

The $1 coin ... is colloquially called the "loonie," for the common loon on its reverse, and the name is frequently applied to the currency unit as well. It is made of nickel plated with aureate bronze.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Placage des métaux
  • Monnayage
Key term(s)
  • nickel plaqué bronze de ton or

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enchapado de metales
  • Acuñación de moneda
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