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mostly copper for pennies and silver for the rest
CorrectionThe above answer was true half a century ago. Today coins are made of base metals. As of 2012, the compositions are:- Cents: copper-plated zinc
- Nickels: an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper
- Dimes, quarters, halves: outer layers of 25% nickel and 75% copper bonded to a pure copper core
- Dollars: Manganese brass bonded to a copper core
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How did roman coins lead to American coins?
Roman coins did not lead directly to American coins. European coins came after Roman ones, and people from Europe came to America and brought European coins with them, and when they made their own, they kind of copied the European ones.
What coins are made of silver in the United states?
The only U.S. coins currently made that are silver are American Silver Eagles and other special collectors coins sold by the U.S. Mint. These coins are NOT released for circulation.
What gold coins were made in 2005 in the us?
Only the American Eagle Gold Bullion coins were made in 2005. They are $50, $25, $10 and $5 denominations.
What is value of American dollar coin 1941-1945?
No dollar coins were made after 1935, Please look at the coins denomination again.
What is the value of an 1885 1 American eagle coin?
American Eagle coins were not made until 1986. Most U.S. coins dated 1885 have eagles on them. Post new question with a denomination.
Is the US still making American Eagle coins?
In 1933, The U.S. mint stopped making gold coins for use in daily commerce. But in 1999, they made American Eagle coins, this time not for the public, but for people who will buy them either as collectors or as investors.
What are American 25 cent coins made of?
91.67% is composed of Copper and the other 8.33% is Nickel.
When were coins 100 percent silver?
Just recently with the advent of bullion coins such as the American Silver Eagle. Coins intended for circulation were never 100% silver because silver is simply too soft of a metal for coinage. They were 90% silver in American coins until 1964 for dimes, quarters and half dollars, but other than bullion coins, no coins are made of 100% silver.
What different American Eagle coins are there?
Some American Eagle coins include Uncirculated Silver Eagle, Proof Silver Eagle and American Eagle Bullion coins. You can purchase these coins online from the Golden Eagle Coin website or from eBay.
Is there any American coins?
Yes! There lots of American coins. Trillions are in circulation right now!
What has the author Robert R Van Ryzin written?
Robert R. Van Ryzin has written: 'Twisted Tails' -- subject(s): American Coins, Anecdotes, Coins, American, History 'Fascinating facts, mysteries & myths about U.S. coins' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, American Coins 'Striking impressions' -- subject(s): American Coins, Coins, American, Collectors and collecting, Pictorial works
Why do American coins have a P on them?
They were coins minted by the Philidelphia mint
