- 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.[2]
It contains no gold and its colour and weight are quite unlike pure gold. Its advantages include antimicrobial action, non-allergenic, and its resistance to tarnishing. The alloy and its tradename are the intellectual property of the global metals and manufacturing group, Luvata.
References
- ^ Predecimal.com. "The selection of the alloy for the New Euro Coins". http://www.predecimal.com/euroarticle.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-29.
- ^ What is 'Nordic Gold' Copper Development Association
External links
Categories:- Copper alloys
- Eurozone fiscal matters
- Coins
- Numismatics
- Alloy stubs
- Coin stubs
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