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Financial Instruments (Details 22) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure of financial instruments [Line Items] |  |
Gross carrying amount before modification | $ 8,855 | $ 0
Loss allowance before modification | (3,344) | 0
Net amortized cost before modification | 5,511 | 0
Gross carrying amount after modification | 4,484 | 0
Loss allowance after modification | (4,484) | 0
Net amortized cost after modification | $ 0 | $ 0

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