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How long your subscription is varies depending on the award or gift:
- Reddit Gold Award
100 Reddit Coins and one week of Reddit Premium - Reddit Platinum Award
700 Reddit Coins and one month of Reddit Premium - Reddit Premium
Is available in 1-, 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions
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