The value of a mint 5-coin Cupro Nickel Isle of Man Millennium set can vary based on factors such as condition, demand, and market fluctuations. Generally, such sets can range from $20 to $100 or more, depending on their rarity and collector interest. It's advisable to check recent auction results or consult with a coin dealer for a more accurate appraisal.
The British Millennium Crown (Five Pound) coin was issued dated both 1999 and 2000. The gold "detailing" to which you refer would be the British Isles coloured with 22 carat gold(?) on the 2000 coin only. Issues of the 1999 coin included a cupro-nickel specimen in a presentation folder, a Proof in silver FDC coin and a Proof in gold FDC coin. Issues of the 2000 coin included a cupro-nickel specimen in a presentation folder, a cupro-nickel Proof FDC coin, a Proof in silver FDC coin and a Proof in gold FDC coin. The 2000 issue also included a cupro-nickel specimen with a "Dome" mintmark in the inner ring at the 3 o'clock position, in a presentation folder.
A 50p coin in the UK is made of cupro-nickel, with 75% copper and 25% nickel. The coin also features a nickel-brass outer ring and a Cupro-nickel inner core.
Nothing, the coin is part of an obsolete currency. Collector values - An Eire (Irish) 1988 cupro-nickel 50 Pence coin (Dublin Millennium), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. An Eire (Irish) 1988 cupro-nickel 50 Pence coin (Dublin Millennium)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £25 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
These coins were not issued as a set by the Royal Mint, so the set was possibly assembled by a bank or a coin dealer.Assuming the coins are in mint condition or better, each coin has a potential top value of -Sovereign (22 carat gold) - £165 GBPCrown (cupro-nickel) - £2 GBPHalfcrown - (cupro-nickel) £4 GBPFlorin - (cupro-nickel) £3 GBPShilling (English) - (cupro-nickel) £1 GBPShilling (Scottish) - (cupro-nickel) £1 GBPSixpence - (cupro-nickel) £1 GBPThreepence - (nickel-brass - dodecagonal) £1 GBPPenny - (bronze) £0.50 GBPHalfpenny - (bronze) £1 GBPPackaged as a set, they may be worth more.
All 1958 British coins will have a face value on them somewhere. British coins minted in 1958 include - Cupro-nickel Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence) Cupro-nickel Florin (Two Shillings) Cupro-nickel Shilling (English reverse) Cupro-nickel Shilling (Scottish reverse) Cupro-nickel Sixpence Nickel-brass Threepence (12 sided) Bronze Penny Bronze Halfenny Bronze Farthing (quarter Penny) The 22 carat gold Sovereign would be the only coin that has traditionally never had a face value on it. These coins are easily identifiable since they are made from gold and have the Pistrucci design of St. George and the Dragon on the reverse.
If the coins are current, there are laws that will prevent you from damaging them, and they are still worth face value. If the coins have been demonetised but are still in reasonably good condition, a coin dealer may be interested. If you a looking at selling cupro-nickel coins for their scrap metal value, don't bother, you would need hundreds of kilograms of them to make it worthwhile. Mints use the cupro-nickel alloy because it makes a "cheap" and durable coin.
The British 2004 Executive Proof coin set, issued by the Royal Mint, consists of 10 coins as follows - £2 Bimetallic (nickel-brass) "Penydarren Engine" £2 Bimetallic (nickel-brass) edge inscription "STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS" £1 (nickel-brass) "Forth Rail Bridge" 50p (cupro-nickel) "Sub four minute mile" 50p (cupro-nickel) "Britannia" 20p (cupro-nickel) 10p (cupro-nickel) 5p (cupro-nickel) 2p (copper plated steel) 1p (copper plated steel) There were 4,101 sets issued.
my £5 diamond jubilee coin is made from cupro nickel and weighs 28.28g.
The British cupro-nickel 23.5mm 5 Pence coin changed to a cupro-nickel 18mm 5 Pence coin in 1990. The larger pre-1990 5 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1991. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
These 25p pieces were mass produced and struck in cupro-nickel which is an alloy of copper and nickel. They are worth between 50 - 75p in today's market September 2010)
The 50p coin in the UK is made from a combination of metals. The outer ring is nickel-brass, and the inner core is cupro-nickel.
An Eire (Irish) 2000 cupro-nickel Punt (One Pound)(Millennium), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. An Eire (Irish) 2000 silver Punt (One Pound)(Millennium)(Proof piedfort), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £35 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.