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What is zinc coins?
What is zinc coins?
AltcoinExplorer
Fri Nov 08 2024
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I'm curious about zinc coins. I want to know what they are, their properties, uses, and maybe even their history. Are they still in circulation or more of a collector's item?
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Alessandra
Sun Nov 10 2024
This new composition was composed of 95% zinc, a significant increase from the 5% zinc used before 1981. 5. Coin collectors have coined the term "zinc CORE alloy" to describe this new composition.
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benjamin_stokes_astronomer
Sun Nov 10 2024
The composition of the United States cent coin underwent a significant change in 1981. 2. Prior to 1982, the cent was made from a bronze alloy.
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Alessandra
Sun Nov 10 2024
However, in 1982, the United States switched to a zinc-based, copper-coated composition.
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SumoHonorable
Sat Nov 09 2024
The introduction of the clad alloy necessitated the development of new technologies for its fabrication and coining.
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