Questions about the Eisenhower Dollar

I have purchased a 1971 Eisenhower Dollar.

The edge appears bronze rather than silver. Is this normal?

I am aware that it has no silver content. What metal does it contain?

Thanks in advance for any answers received.

 

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Most of the clad Ike's tend to have a golden tone. or most I have seen.

 

The IKE dollars are both in standard clad (Nickel/Copper) and silver (40%) contents.

 

Since you called it a 1971 and didn't include a mintmark reference I assume it is a philadelphia issue. In that case it is the same coppernickel clad composition that our current dimes, quarters, and half dollars are made of. 75% copper 25% nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core. Hence the "bronze" color you see on the edge.

 

I believe you have answered my question Conder. Thank you.

Also thank you Jello and Dave for your replies.

It looks as if there may be quite a bit of variety in these coins. I'll try to learn a bit more about them.

 

I'd need to see what you mean exactly. Can you post an image?

Ruben