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The mass of an old coin may be lower than that of a new coin due to wear and tear over time, which can result in some material being rubbed off or lost. Additionally, dirt, oils, and other contaminants that accumulate on the surface of the coin can contribute to the overall decrease in mass.

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Suggest one reason why the 1990 coin might have a lower mass than the new one.?

One reason the 1990 coin could have a lower mass than the new one is if the composition of the new coin includes heavier metals or alloys. This change in composition could have been made to increase the durability or security features of the coin.


Why 1990 coin have lower mass than the new one?

The 1990 coin may have a lower mass due to changes in minting techniques or in the composition of the coin, such as using lighter metals or alloys. These changes could have been made to reduce production costs or to address inflation and changes in the value of the currency.


Why would old coins have a lower mass than new ones?

Many countries have changed their coin compositions over the years. The reasons can be due to metal changes, size changes, etc. Another reason is that circulation will wear down a coin, so that an older specimen actually has slightly less metal on it than when it was new.


Why might an older coin have a higher mass than the new one?

because morgan freeman said so


Why might an older coin have a lower mass than a new one?

The usual reason will be a change in the metal used. British shillings used to be made out of silver (over 90% composition), then the silver content dropped to 50%, and was lastly eliminated altogether, and then to pure cupro-nickel.


What is prices of 1776 goddess liberty coin mass?

Please be more specific and post new question with the denomination of the coin.


Does a new penny have more mass than an old penny?

Newer pennies actually have less mass than older ones. U.S. cents minted before 1982 were mostly copper and weigh 3.1 grams, while newer ones are mostly zinc and weigh 2.5 grams.


Was the quarter the first coin for New Jersey?

The quarter was not the first coin for New Jersey. As a matter of fact, the first coin in the United States was the 1792 Half Dime. This coin was slightly smaller than our current dime.


Is the silver worth more than the coin?

It depends on what the coin is. More information is needed. Post new question.


Why might a 1990 coin have higher mass than a new one?

The difference in mass between a 1990 coin and a new one is negligible for all practical purposes, unless the currency has been redesigned. (For example, in the early 1990's the UK issued new 5p and 10p coins to replace much heavier old coins.)


1887 silver coin?

In 1887 the U.S. mint made more than one silver coin. Post a new question with a denomination.


Which new British coin was only in circulation for a few years?

If by "new" you mean a decimal coin, the Half New Penny and Half Penny coin was in circulation from 1971 to 1983. The 25 Pence (Crown) coin was only issued in 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The Five Pound Crown replaced the niche of the 25 Pence Crown in 1990. The uni-metallic Two Pound coin was issued in 1986, 1989, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The general circulation bimetallic Two Pound coin was first issued in 1997.