| 单词 | platinum noble |
| 释义 | > as lemmasplatinum noble d. Frequently with capital initial. More fully platinum noble. Each of three coins containing 1, 1/ 4, and 1/ 10 of a troy ounce of platinum respectively, and with face values of £10, £2.50, and £1.The coins are non-circulating legal tender on the Isle of Man, and are chiefly bought as an investment. ΚΠ 1983 Coin News Dec. 13/1 Krugerrand and other gold bullion investment coins are being threatened by the new Platinum Noble... In a pilot scheme about 25,000 nobles each containing one ounce of platinum are being offered to investors. 1986 G. Clark Symbols of Excellence 64 Platinum nobles have been struck in the Isle of Man to compete with krugerrands as a hedge against inflation. 1992 Numismatist Mar. 368 (advt.) These reputable dealers stock Gold Angels, Platinum Nobles and other Pobjoy Products. 1997 Guardian 19 Nov. (Society section) 2/3 In the Isle of Man, a legal tender platinum coin called a noble was minted with Royal Assent in 1983. < as lemmas |
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