United States of America Coins

Here is some info on the current coins used in the USA.

1 Cent

COMPOSITION: Copper Plated Zinc 2.5% Cu Balance Zn

WEIGHT: 2.5 grams

EDGE: plain


5 Cents

COMPOSITION: Cupro-Nickel 25% Ni Balance Cu

WEIGHT: 5 grams

EDGE: plain


10 Cents

COMPOSITION: Cupro-Nickel Clad 8.33% Ni Balance Cu

WEIGHT: 2.268 grams

EDGE: Reeded (118)


25 Cents

COMPOSITION: Cupro-Nickel Clad 8.33% Ni Balance Cu

WEIGHT: 5.67 grams

EDGE: Reeded (119)


50 Cents

COMPOSITION: Cupro-Nickel Clad 8.33% Ni Balance Cu

WEIGHT: 11.34 grams

EDGE: Reeded (150)