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A coin, either of gold or silver, of several countries in Europe; originally, one struck in the dominions of a duke.

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Gold coin of middle ages in europe. First in 1284 in Venice, Italy.

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The basic big unit of currency, Florin can also be used.

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formerly a gold coin of various European countries

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The ducat is a gold coin that was used as a trade currency throughout Europe before World War I. Its weight is 3.494 grams which is 0.1125 troy ounce and of .986 pure gold.

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