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TWO-STAGE REFINING PROCESS [1 record]

Record 1 1997-01-31

English

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

In 1968, the RCM started to produce .9999 gold bars. The increased fineness was made possible by a two-stage refining process: chlorination to a fineness of about .995 followed by electrolytic treatment in an expanded, 48-cell plant.

French

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

En 1968, la MRC commença à produire des barres d'or à une pureté de 9999 (,9999 ou 999%) grâce à un procédé d'affinage en deux étapes : chloruration jusqu'à un titre d'environ 995 (,995 ou 995%), puis traitement électrolytique dans une affinerie agrandie à 48 cuves.

Spanish

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