I can't find the 50 cent coin that I had in my pocket earlier. I remember clearly putting it there, but now it's just gone missing. I've checked all my pockets and even my bag, but there's no trace of it. What could have happened to it?
7 answers
Federica
Tue Nov 12 2024
The year 1971 marked a significant change in the composition of the half dollar.
KimchiChic
Tue Nov 12 2024
The United States Mint decided to remove silver from the coin.
Federico
Tue Nov 12 2024
Prior to this decision, the half dollar contained silver.
SakuraDance
Mon Nov 11 2024
After the removal of silver, the coin's composition shifted to copper-nickel clad.
RobertJohnson
Mon Nov 11 2024
This new composition has remained in place for decades.