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guinea gold

/ˈɡɪni ɡəʊld/

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phrase

/ˈɡɪni ɡəʊld/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, обозначающий тип золотой монеты или золото из региона Гвинея в Западной Африке, исторически использовавшееся в торговле. Фраза больше не используется в современном языке.

An obsolete term referring to a type of gold coin or gold from the Guinea region of West Africa, historically used in trade. The phrase is no longer in common modern usage.

  1. A type of gold alloyC2formalbritish

    A historical term for a specific gold alloy used in coinage, particularly associated with the British gold guinea coin.

    ruГвинейское золото

    • The antique dealer examined the coin and confirmed it was made of guinea gold.
    • Guinea gold was known for its distinctive reddish-yellow hue.
    • Collectors prize items made from genuine guinea gold.