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What happened to the half cent coin?
What happened to the half cent coin?
SsamziegangStroll
Sun Nov 03 2024
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I'm curious about the history of the half cent coin. I've heard about it but don't know what exactly happened to it. Why is it not in circulation anymore? What are the reasons behind its discontinuation?
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BlockchainVisionary
Tue Nov 05 2024
In 1857, Congress took the decision to discontinue the production of the unpopular half cent coin.
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Elena
Tue Nov 05 2024
This move was aimed at reducing the amount of copper required for minting coins.
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TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonor
Tue Nov 05 2024
The minting of silver coins began in the United States in 1794.
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Eleonora
Mon Nov 04 2024
A year later, in 1795, the minting of gold coins also commenced.
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GangnamGlitter
Mon Nov 04 2024
Despite their introduction, these silver and gold coins did not initially circulate widely among the people.
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