[Jewelry making - Article 00114] - Re: [Orchid] 22 Yellow gold alloy

[Donna E. Shimazu]

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>         anyone know of a supplier who sells coin 22k?  Or any other
>     alloy that doesn't have any zinc.  I am enameling. 

    Dennis, Krugerrands are 22K gold, the gold being alloyed with
    copper. Double check with a numismatist or coin dealer to confirm if
    there any other metals involved in the alloying. 

    If you like the color of Krugerrands, this may be your answer.  They
    skew reddish. 

HTH,
Donna Shimazu

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