What are European coins made of?

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2026-07-23 10:50

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  • 1, 2, and 5 cent coins are made of copper-plated steel
  • 10, 20, and 50 cent coins are made of a special alloy called Nordic gold, which despite its name doesn't contain any gold. Its component metals are 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, and 1% tin
  • €1 coins have an outer ring of nickel-brass surrounding a center made of nickel clad with cupronickel
  • €2 coins have an outer ring of cupronickel and a center made of nickel clad with nickel-brass

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