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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

Said of the fineness of the gold or silver bullion coins struck at the RCM.

OBS

Called "four nines fine gold/silver", Canadian gold and silver Maple Leaf coins are the only investment coins minted which are four nines fine, the fineness of .9999 being the finest available.

French

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

Se dit de la pureté des pièces d'investissement en or et en argent que frappe la MRC.

OBS

Dites «or (ou argent) à une pureté de 9999 (,9999 ou 999 [0]/00)», les Feuilles d'érable en or et en argent de la MRC sont les seules pièces d'investissement qui ont cette pureté d'affinage, la plus pure qui soit.

Spanish

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