The penny coin which was worth a cent
We have never heard of a 10 cent coin called a penny, but at one time there were 1 cent coins called nickels. This happened because the 1 cent coins were made as thick as a nickel.
So many were made that year if it's from pocket change spend it.
20 cent coins were only made for four years: 1875-1878
No US coin with the denomination of 1/10th of a cent has ever been made.
It is made of bronze or copper-clad steel.
All US coins except the Lincoln cent are made from a copper nickel alloy.
The spelling of the 5-cent coin is nickel, named for the metal it was made from.
The penny coin which was worth a cent
A 1991 5 cent coin stamped on copper may be the result of an error made during the minting process. This kind of error can sometimes occur when the wrong metal is used or if there is a mix-up in the minting process. Such errors can make the coin rare and valuable to collectors.
A 25 cent coin (quarter will not rust- they are no made of ferrous metal. They may tarnish- usually from exposure to air and sulfur.
A 25 cent coin (quarter will not rust- they are no made of ferrous metal. They may tarnish- usually from exposure to air and sulfur.
A 50 cent piece in the United States is made of a combination of copper and nickel, with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. This composition gives the coin its distinct appearance and durability.
5 cent coin: Brass-clad nickel 10 cent coin: Brass-clad nickel 50 cent coin: nickel-clad copper dollar coin: nickel-clad copper.
The East Caribbean States 25 cent coin is made from a copper-nickel alloy. No British Caribbean Territories, East Caribbean Territories or East Caribbean States general circulation coin contains any precious metals.
A 5 cent coin, also known as a nickel, is made predominantly of a combination of copper and nickel. The composition can vary depending on the country, but typically it consists of around 75% copper and 25% nickel.
This is not a coin made by the US mint. It was made by a private mint. It is only worth the value of the metal the coin contains. If the coin is truly silver it is probably worth 5-20 dollars depending on the amount of silver.