Cryptocurrency Q&A Are Bicentennial coins a silver thing?

Are Bicentennial coins a silver thing?

DigitalBaron DigitalBaron Wed Nov 13 2024 | 7 answers 1382
I'm wondering if Bicentennial coins are made of silver. I've heard about these coins and I'm curious about their composition, specifically if they contain silver. Are Bicentennial coins a silver thing?

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HanbokGlamourQueen HanbokGlamourQueen Fri Nov 15 2024
The Bicentennial Coins marked a unique era in numismatics.

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EclipseRider EclipseRider Fri Nov 15 2024
These coins featured a distinctive silver composition.

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henry_harrison_philosopher henry_harrison_philosopher Fri Nov 15 2024
Prior to their issuance, the 1960s had witnessed a coin shortage.

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KatanaSwordsmanshipSkill KatanaSwordsmanshipSkill Thu Nov 14 2024
As a result of this shortage, silver was phased out from regular circulation coins.

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JejuJoyfulHeartSoul JejuJoyfulHeartSoul Thu Nov 14 2024
It was replaced with a blend of copper and nickel to address the issue.

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