Re:The new £1 Coin
by Reason077 on Monday March 27, 2017 @09:07AM
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I have noticed that a lot of old 10p coins are noticeably a lot thinner (presumably worn down rather than starting out thinner)
Prior to about 2010, 5p and 10p coins really were thinner. They were changed from copper/nickel alloy (Cupronickel) to nickel-plated steel to reduce costs. But in order to maintain the same weight, the coins had to be made thicker.
Prior to about 2010, 5p and 10p coins really were thinner. They were changed from copper/nickel alloy (Cupronickel) to nickel-plated steel to reduce costs. But in order to maintain the same weight, the coins had to be made thicker.