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what are british coins made from?

like 10p, £1 whatt metals are they?

Answers :

Answer by Insane_mad_maniakthis is a .pdf file, you might be better to right click on the link, and open in a new window/tab or download and save it and then open it

http://www.royalmint.com/web/classroom/Science_CoinsMadeOf.pdf

got all the infor you need on the last 2 pages, all the metals, the mix’s and for each diffrent coin. (had a… Continue reading

Where is the foreign coin from that looks identical to an English 2 Pound coin?

I have been given it a few times – Its exactly the same shape, has the silver and gold rings exact but the onle difference is that there is arabic writing on it. Has anyone else been conned and where is it from?!!

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Answer by redsticks34euro’s look similar to our pounds
i don’t know of any coins from egypt, bahrain or UAE… Continue reading

How To Learn Coin Collecting Values From The Grade

Article by Tom Lindstrom

After learning the basics of coin collecting, you are probably going to become interested in coin collecting values. A coin set can be a great investment as they can skyrocket in prices if the supply and demand is there. While there are several ways to determine the value of a set, one method is by looking at the grade… Continue reading

British coins – how much copper is there in a penny from the 1920s?

and how much in a penny from the 1960s? I know the new coins are just steel.

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Answer by mikeyI couldn’t tell you exactly but wasn’t a 1920′s penny the same shape and size as a 1960′s penny? and weren’t coins set weights? so 8 pennies weighed an ounce and 16 half pennies weighed an ounce etc. I’ve got some very… Continue reading

From Mesopotamia to Mexico – A Brief History of Silver Coins

Article by Florence Federini

Silver has been used for many years as a fungible good of exchange and decoration starting with ancient civilizations. While, silver was used much earlier for jewelry, Mesopotamian traders collected silver in exchange for their goods as early as 700 B.C. Silver coins and the history associated with them have played a key economic role in the development and growth… Continue reading

British Museum-A Collection Of History From Around The World

Article by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The British Museum is located in London and has a vast array of over 7 million artifacts. The artifacts come from all around the world and tell the story of human civilization through the ages of time. The British Museum was formed in 1753 and was opened for public viewing on the 15th of January 1759. The British Museum has… Continue reading

Coin Collecting Penny Values: Admiration In Value Offers an Opportunity To Make An Income From Coin Collection

Article by Clifford S. Magno

Coins of various denominations have been in existence from the very earliest times and the rarity of some coins is an aspect that attracts many people, old and young, amateur and professionals to indulge in coin collection. There are a lot of diverse types of coins that can be added to your collection which will add to the fun… Continue reading

Income From Gold

Gold is not an investment, because it doesn’t generate any income – no interest and no dividends. Potential price appreciation doesn’t count because the price could just as easily fall. Gold is only an investment for the fearful and those who are too dumb to notice that their gold is not writing them any checks.

If you… Continue reading

Platinum Bullion Coins: From 700 BC to Today

Article by Gordon H. Smith

Platinum was already in use by 700 BC; is was commonly used by the Incas the most famous of the Ancient South American civilization. They used gold and platinum to make their ceremonial jewelries such as nose rings.

The Spanish Conquest in the fifteenth and sixteenth century were the first Europeans to discover platinum while… Continue reading

The Most Romantic Wedding Traditions from Around the World: Germany, Russia & Ireland

Millions of couples are embracing their ancestry and choosing to incorporate some of the best traditions from around the world in their ceremonies here at home. Here are some of the most interesting wedding traditions you might find if you attended a wedding in Germany, Russia or Ireland. If you or your family are from one of these countries, why not try… Continue reading