Cryptocurrency Q&A When did coins become a silver coin?

When did coins become a silver coin?

Sofia Sofia Thu Nov 14 2024 | 7 answers 1932
I'm trying to understand the history of coins and want to know at what point in time did coins transition to being made of silver. When did coins become a silver coin?

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CryptoElite CryptoElite Sat Nov 16 2024
The Mint produced a restricted quantity of copper pennies.

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SumoPride SumoPride Sat Nov 16 2024
The composition of these pennies underwent changes over time.

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henry_taylor_architect henry_taylor_architect Sat Nov 16 2024
In 1962, tin was removed from the penny's composition.

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Lucia Lucia Fri Nov 15 2024
By 1982, the penny primarily consisted of zinc.

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CryptoBaron CryptoBaron Fri Nov 15 2024
With this change, only 2.5% of the penny's composition was copper.

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