Nordic gold
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Nordic gold is the alloy from which the middle three denominations of euro coins, 50 cent, 20 cent, and 10 cent coins are made. It has also been in use for a number of years in other countries, most notably in the Swedish 10-krona coin (hence the Swedish name: nordiskt guld).[1] Its composition is 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin.
It contains no gold — this is unlikely to cause many misleading trade descriptions since its colour and weight are quite unlike real gold. It is considered as an brass alloy because of its high copper and zinc components. Its advantages include antimicrobial action and its resistance to tarnishing. The alloy and its tradename are the intellectual property of the global metals and manufacturing group, Luvata.
[edit] References
- ^ Predecimal.com. "The selection of the alloy for the New Euro Coins". http://www.predecimal.com/euroarticle.htm. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
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