In the United States, the 1 cent coin (penny) is made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
The James Buchanan $1 coin is made of an alloy known as manganese-brass, which consists of 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, and 3.5% manganese. This composition gives the coin its distinctive color and durability. The coin was issued as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program.
The current (1999-2013) China 1 Yuan coin is nickel-plated steel
$1. It is made out of brass, not gold. It is a very common coin.
It's not a US coin. The Mint has never made a $100.00 gold coin.
No, the last 1 dollar gold coin was made in 1889.
Great Britain discontinued the 1/2p coin in 1984 The U.S. discontinued its 1/2¢ coin in 1857
In America? the 1933 double eagle, or 20$ coin. By the orders of FDR, !1 was made. It is worth up to $2,000.
No US coin with the denomination of 1/10th of a cent has ever been made.
They were minted In 2011.
€1 coins are bimetallic; that is, they're made in two parts, each with a different metal. The outer ring of the coin is made of nickel-brass, an alloy composed of 75% copper, 20% zinc and 5% nickel. This alloy has a gold colour. The inner core of the coin is made of an alloy consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
If the coin you are referring to is gold coloured and has edge lettering, it is a presidential dollar, is made out of brass and worth no more than the $1 face value.