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PURE GOLD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fine gold
1, record 1, English, fine%20gold
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pure gold 2, record 1, English, pure%20gold
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pure gold of 24 karat quality, without alloy. 3, record 1, English, - fine%20gold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The value of bullion gold depends on its percentage of fineness. 4, record 1, English, - fine%20gold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Royal Canadian Mint can refine gold to a fineness of .9999; the inscription "FINE GOLD" appears on its gold investment coins. 2, record 1, English, - fine%20gold
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- or fin
1, record 1, French, or%20fin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- or pur 2, record 1, French, or%20pur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Or de 24 carats, sans alliage, qui titre à 99,5 % environ. 3, record 1, French, - or%20fin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - or%20fin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Orfebrería
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oro fino
1, record 1, Spanish, oro%20fino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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