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Elemental composition of American coins
Q. I need to find out elemental composition of American coins. Quarters and Dimes and Nickels and Pennies. I only have composition for Pennies and I'm not even sure about it. Can anyone tell me the composition of coins?
Joon Lee- Edison, New Jersey
2002
A. Try this.
http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/mint_history/index.cfm?action=coin_composition http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/fun_facts/index.cfm?action=fun_facts2
Kai Lorcharoensery
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Q. I am working on a special project for my seventh grade class. I need to know the material composition of all the American coins. Where can I find it?
Loren- Auburn, IN, USA
2003
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