Financial Instruments - Net Gains (Losses) Expected to be Reclassified into Earnings (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Net gains related to foreign currency contracts	$ 39.5
Net losses related to interest rate swap contracts	(2.4)
Net losses related to net investment hedges	0.0
Total	$ 37.1

Cash Flow And Net Investment Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months

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Net Investment Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

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