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electrum [Brit ɪˈlɛktrəm, Am əˈlɛktrəm] N

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Its earliest coins were made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of silver and gold. en.wikipedia.org

Because of variation in the composition of electrum, it was difficult to determine the exact worth of each coin. en.wikipedia.org

However, it can also be used to produce a layer that is an alloy of gold and silver, sometimes referred to as electrum. en.wikipedia.org

Among these artifacts are gold and electrum standing cups and other vessels. en.wikipedia.org

It may occur alloyed with gold as electrum. en.wikipedia.org

If the structures of the two metals are the same, there can even be complete solid solubility, as in the case of electrum, the alloys of silver and gold. en.wikipedia.org

The earliest coins were made of electrum, a mix of gold and silver. en.wikipedia.org

On the other hand, gold, platinum, and electrum are not properties, and are therefore not classified as accidents. en.wikipedia.org

These "scyphate" (cup-shaped) coins known as "trachy" were issued in both electrum (debased gold) and billon (debased silver). en.wikipedia.org

This coin made of electrum, a gold and silver alloy, is the oldest-known coin in the world. www.dw.com

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