Fineness

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Fineness is the proportion of the pure precious metal in gold or silver coins and bullion. American gold coins were 9/10th fine, while British gold coins were 11/12th fine.[1]

References

  1. Percy L. Greaves, Jr. "Mises Made Easier ", 1974. Referenced 2014-07-12.

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