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Lead has never been used in US Coins. It's a soft metal that's poisonous if swallowed.
You may be thinking of the famous 1943 cents that were minted in zinc-coated steel. After a while the zinc oxidized to a dull gray color similar to that of lead, which caused a lot of false rumors that the coins were actually made of lead.
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Is there lead base metal in US coins?
No. The US Mint uses a variety of metals in the minting of coins but lead is not one of them.
Does tin contain lead?
No, tin does not contain lead. Tin is a separate element from lead and does not naturally contain lead in its composition.
Are US coins magnetic?
No, most US coins are not magnetic.
Does zinc contain lead?
No, zinc does not contain lead. Zinc and lead are two different elements with distinct chemical properties.
Do any nickes contain siver?
Nickel coins do not contain any silver. Nickel is actually a separate metal, and it is commonly used in coinage due to its resistance to corrosion. Silver coins, on the other hand, are made primarily from silver.
What us coins were made of lead?
No U.S. coins were ever made from lead.
Is there lead base metal in US coins?
No. The US Mint uses a variety of metals in the minting of coins but lead is not one of them.
What US dollar coins has iron?
No US dollars contain iron.
What us coins are not silver?
No current circulating US coins contain any silver at all. For information about older coins, please see the Related Question.
Was there a 1942 penny made of lead?
The US has never made any lead coins, so no.
Are there any post 1964 US coins that contain silver?
The only US coins made for general circulation after 1964 to have silver are the Kennedy half dollars dated 1965 to 1969, but they only contain 40% silver not 90%
Where can one buy sliver coins in the US?
Silver coins can be purchased from a number of places in the US. You can purchase silver coins directly from the United States Mint, and most cities contain many stores for buying and selling silver and gold coins.
How many lead 1 cent coins were minted in 1942?
No lead 1 cent coins were ever struck by the US. Zinc coated steel cents were struck in 1943 only.
What coins are silver in a 1979 us silver proof set?
The U.S. Mint did not issue a 1979 Silver Proof set. None of the coins contain any silver.
Does tin contain lead?
No, tin does not contain lead. Tin is a separate element from lead and does not naturally contain lead in its composition.
What is the value of a 1951 Canadian Dime?
In US dollars it has a melt value of $1.37. It is illegal to melt these coins for the metal they contain.
When was the first year for solid silver coins?
Never. The US has never made a solid silver coin. They have made coins with mostly silver but they always contain other metals too.
