# The Treasure (Designation) Order 2002, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“the Act” means the Treasure Act 1996;
“base metal” means any metal other than gold or silver; and
“of prehistoric date” means dating from the Iron Age or any earlier period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2002/0110424700/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-treasure-designation-order-2002/article-2
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