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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4436790 | Gold-colored coin material A copper-base alloy which consists essentially of 1 to 7% tin and 1 to 7% aluminum and contains aluminum and tin in a total not in excess of 10%, balance copper and inevitable impurities which are due to the manufacturer, is disclosed. It is useful as a c... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4401488 | Gold-colored coin material An alloy useful as a coinage alloy, especially as a cladding for a coin comprising a core and a cladding is disclosed. The alloy consists essentially of 4 to 6% nickel, 4 to 6% aluminum, balance copper and inevitable impurities which are due to the manufa... | 08/30/1983 |