Coin Terminology and Glossary
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Fine weight
- Explanation: The actual weight of the pure gold in a coin ingot or bar, as opposed to the item's total (gross) weight, which includes the weight of the alloying metal(s). Example: a 1 ounce US Eagle has a fine gold weight of 31.1033 grams and a gross weight of 33.933 grams.
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