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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An alloy of [ | + | An alloy of [[copper]] with a precious metal, such as [[gold]] or [[silver]]. Billon is used to makes coins, tokens, and medals. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: billon |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:08, 4 May 2022
Description
An alloy of Copper with a precious metal, such as Gold or Silver. Billon is used to makes coins, tokens, and medals.
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Wikipedia at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: billon