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An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a bright nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a gold layer deposited on the nickel layer, a ruthenium layer deposited on the gold layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, layer deposited on the ruthenium layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the refractory metal layer. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion and corrosion protection.