Letter 19991

Canadian penny composition?  

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Could you please tell me what the metal composition of modern Canadian pennies is ? I understand that U.S. pennies are copper coated zinc but am unsure of the materials used in Canadian pennies.

Thank you,

Beverley R.
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

RE: Canadian coin composition - All information cited is from this website - http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Canadian_dollar

Currently: 0.01 (penny): 94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating

Also, between 2000-2002, the Royal Canadian Mint altered the composition of its coins. Formerly 99% nickel in the case of silver-coloured coins and the loonie, and 98,4% zinc in the case of the penny, they are now plated steel...

Beth Bryant
- Brampton, ON, Canada

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