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Old August 20th 06, 05:10 PM posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Can someone tell me the current alloy composition of the US cent, and
cite a reference for the information?
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Old August 20th 06, 05:32 PM posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Can someone tell me the current alloy composition of the US cent, and
cite a reference for the information?


Current USA 1¢ coins are 100% Zn with a thin coating of 100% Cu, for a total
composition mix of about 97.5% Zn and 2.5% Cu.

See:
http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint...specifications

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Old August 20th 06, 09:02 PM posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Default US Cent Composition

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Can someone tell me the current alloy composition of the US cent, and
cite a reference for the information?


Current USA 1¢ coins are 100% Zn with a thin coating of 100% Cu, for a total
composition mix of about 97.5% Zn and 2.5% Cu.

See:
http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint...specifications

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