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Cents: bronze, 97% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Nickels: 25% nickel, 75% copper
Dimes, quarters, halves: 90% silver, 10% copper
These compositions were typical of most coins of those denominations from the 1850s to 1964, except for the years during WW2 when nickels and cents were made of different metals due to wartime needs.
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In 1960 were 5 cent Mexico peso's made in gold?
No; 5 Centavo coins from Mexico were made of brass in 1960.
Are Iraq coins silver?
The Iraqi coins made for general use since 1960 are made of nickel, copper-nickel, stainless steel, copper plated steel and nickel plated steel.
What is the value of an Elizabeth 2 dei gratia Regina coin made in Canada in 1960?
Canada issued 6 different circulating coins in 1960. Please post a new, separate question with the coin's denomination.
How the big silver dollar coins from the sixties?
Please rephrase question, no dollar coins were struck in the 1960's
What were the original coins athenian coins made out of?
Athens had coins made of bronze, silver and gold.
What is the silver content of a 1960 French 1 franc coin?
Since 2002 France has used the euro; euro coins don't contain any silver. From the end of WWII to 2002, a few franc-denominated coins contained silver: 5 FF, 83.5% silver, 1960 to 1970 10 FF, 90% silver, 1965 to 1974 50 FF, 90% silver, 1974 to 1980 100 FF, 90% silver, 1982 to 2002 (very limited circulation)
What is the value of a 1956 New Zealand Florin and Halfcrown?
There were no New Zealand Florin coins minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive. There were no New Zealand Halfcrown coins minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive.
Where are coins made in the past?
yes there were coins made in the past there are some that were made in 1910
What is the silver content of a 1960 1 franc from France?
There is no silver in this coin. Despite its silver appearance, it is actually composed of nickel.
What us coins were made of lead?
No U.S. coins were ever made from lead.
Is there such thing as a black Farthing or are they all black?
Farthings were mostly made from copper until 1860, from then on, they were made from bronze until they were withdrawn in 1960. It is not uncommon for the older coins to turn black(ish) with age and handling.
Why do coins have years on them?
Coins have a year on them to show when they were made.
