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Amount that remains recorded as an unrealized loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of the end of the period. The loss was incurred on forward-starting interest rate swaps and is amortized over the term of the debt to which the swaps relate.

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

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Hedging Instruments - Additional Information (Details) oz in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($) oz	Jul. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Expected approximate amount of net pre-tax derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months	$ (6.7)
2012 4.40% Series B Notes, Due July 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt, face amount		$ 250.0
Interest Rate Swap \| 2012 Debt Issuance
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	16.1
Interest Rate Swap \| 2014 Debt Issuance
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	$ 3.3
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract	12 months
Precious Metal Forward Contracts \| Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract	18 months
Platinum
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of precious metal hedge (in ounces) \| oz	29
Silver
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of precious metal hedge (in ounces) \| oz	557
Gold
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of precious metal hedge (in ounces) \| oz	84