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Copper, Silver and Gold are the traditional "coinage metals".

However many modern coins around the world contain nickel because it's relatively inexpensive and very resistant to wear. Low denomination coins are often made of plated steel or zinc, while brass alloys are used to give higher-denomination coins a golden appearance.

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