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Are cents made of GOLD

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yes old cents are made out of gold

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yes old cents are made of gold


How much is a 2000 gold dime worth?

Ten cents - it's not real gold, it's plated. The US never made gold dimes.


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What is the value of a 1944 gold dime?

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What is the value of a 1901 gold penny?

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