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Coins are exposed to all sorts of things that react with their metal(s) - oxygen in the air, acids and oils from skin, etc. etc. These produce chemical changes that alter the coins' colour. For example copper turns brown from exposure to the air (oxidation) and can even develop a green surface when in long-term contact with moisture.
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How can you tell silver from pewter coins?
Silver coins are typically shinier and have a higher metallic sound when dropped compared to pewter coins. Silver coins are also heavier than pewter coins due to their higher density. Additionally, silver coins may have distinct markings or engravings indicating their silver content.
Why is the penny a different color then the rest of the coins?
The penny is made of copper, which gives it its distinctive reddish-brown color, whereas other coins are made of different metals like nickel, zinc, and copper-plated zinc. Over time, the penny's color may change due to oxidation and wear.
How can I change the color of copper?
Copper can be changed to a different color through a process called patination, which involves applying chemicals or heat to create a new color on the surface of the copper.
How do you know if a penny is copper or bronze?
The easy way is by the date. 1909 to 1958 (except the 1943 steel coins) are bronze. 1959 to 1981 are a copper alloy that technically is not bronze. 1982 was the transition year from a copper alloy to the zinc cents we now have. Coins of both compositions exist only for 1982 dated coins. 1983 to date are zinc.
How can you tell the difference in an aluminum coin and a nickel coin?
pure nickel coins will stick to a magnet like canadian nickels also if you have a nickel coin with some other alloy lets say copper and an aluminum coin usually aluminum coins are really much lighter in weight also aluminum coins are extremely light weight
Why do older coins weigh more than younger coins?
Older coins were made of different metals, such as silver or copper. Coins that used to be silver are now nickel or nickel-coated copper, and coins that were copper are now copper-coated steel or zinc.
Can coins in FarmVille be changed to dollars?
No, however you can buy farmville coins for cash.
How many coins can be changed for a 50p coin?
You could get 50 one pence coins.
How could someone learn the value of older American gold coins?
Older American gold coins are a great asset to hold. Quantitative Easing may be diminishing the value of the dollar, but gold retains its value. The Coins section of the About website gives indications of values of old gold coins.
Why do Yorkshire terriers change color as they get older?
Same reason humans' hair changes color when they get older.
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.
What are the current Australian coins of 2009?
Australian coins have not changed since last year. General circulation coins are - 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1 and $2 coins.
What was the new coins issued in ancient Rome were worth less than the older coins merchants demanded more new coins for the same product. What is this principle called?
This principle is known as Gresham's Law, which states that "bad money drives out good money." In this context, when new coins with lower intrinsic value were introduced, merchants preferred to keep the older, more valuable coins, leading to a scarcity of the latter in circulation. Consequently, merchants demanded more of the new coins to equate to the same value, as the perceived worth of the older coins remained higher.
Does the color change when water evaporates?
The color is not changed.
Do tortoises change shell color when they get older?
yes. as wild desert tortoises get older the color of its shell gets lighter color if dark when young.
How many 5p coins can be changed for a 50p coin?
10, obviously.
What is sold on the website 'Golden Eagle Coins'?
There are many coins that are sold on the website Golden Eagle Coins for it's customers. The website focuses mainly on older coins that are silver and gold and even purchases both.
