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No. High-purity gold wasn't used for circulating coins because it's far too soft. It was alloyed with 10% copper for hardness, which works out to about 21.6kt.
24kt gold is extremely difficult to produce because ordinary smelting invariable leaves trace impurities, which is another reason it wouldn't be used in high-mintage coins.
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How much will a coin collector pay for a coin dated 1887?
It depends on which coin it is. Just in the US, there were pennies, silver dollars, and even gold coins made in 1887.
What is the value 20 piece 24kt gold plated flatware set made by Hampton silversmiths?
I just bought a Hampton a 20 piece 24kt gold plated silverware set for $20.00
Is the 1887 us coin 1 dollar gold plated?
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What were the original coins athenian coins made out of?
Athens had coins made of bronze, silver and gold.
Why is a 1 dollar coin made of gold?
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What are Roman coins made of?
Romans coins were made of bronze, silver and gold.
Did they make a 1941 Gold Dollar?
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What coins are gold coins?
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What is Gold Mini Coins?
Remakes of old popular coins. Just miniture sized but made of gold and silver and were made in the 80-s
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What were golden coins made of a long time ago?
Early coins were made of gold or brass.
