Definition

• Karat, an old method of noting the fineness of gold no longer used for coins. Pure gold or 24 karats was .999 fine, 21 karats was .895.8 fine, 20 karats was .849 fine, 18 karat was .750 fine, 14 karat was .585 fine, 10 karat was .417 fine and 8 karat was .333 fine. Karat is a measure for gold jewelry in the USA.

Source

• Numiscadero Spanish to English Glossary (Gary Beals)

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