Questions about some coins from Mexico...

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by jlblonde, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. jlblonde

    jlblonde Señor Member

    Does anyone know of or have any info on why this Mexican 1 Centavo is brass or plated brass?

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    It may look like a light copper toned yellow, but I had to scan this coin (camera is on loan to a fiend) and the scanner doesn't like brass coins.

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    Also, does anyone have any idea why these coins are off metal?

    Silver & Brass
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  3. jlblonde

    jlblonde Señor Member

    Off metal coins continued...

    Silver & Brass
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  4. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    :) All except the 1949 are .90 fine silver.
     
  5. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    I think the Mexican 1 Centavo was actually minted in bronze. :thumb:
     
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