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Inventory
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory  
Inventory

14.   Inventory

At each period end, inventory is reviewed to ensure that it is recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Specific consideration was given to the valuation of the surplus government inventory. The Company determined the valuation provision to be insignificant.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an inventory write-down of $4,215,000 (2018: $1,011,000; 2017: $834,000).