Some continental coins were made of pewter, others of bronze or silver.
The 1776 "continental currency" (dollar) is one of the rarest US coins and many were made from pewter, consequently suffering from corrosion of the tin.
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The second Continental Congress did in October 1776. It was published for the colonies in July but not voted on until October.
They wrote it and signed it. It was announced in July but not in effect until August.
In 1776 in the colonies, it is estimated that the patriots made up 50 percent of the population. The total U.S. population in 1776 was 2,500,000.
The declaration of Independence was made from Thomas Jefferson in a castle at united states of America where the year the 1776 the declaration Independence was made also this was writing for British to cause any actions on them or to prepare for a battle.
The second continental congress led to the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, The United States of America officially became independent from Britain.