Coin Glossary

You can find most popular coin collecting phrases in this coin glossary.

Coin Glossary

Z

zinc - cheap metal used to mint coins. It was used from 1982 tom int US 1 cent penny as copper-plated zinc, 97.5% zinc. Also used in combination with steel, as with zinc plated steel cent of 1943, which was minted due to shortages of copper during WII and in brass coins, which look similar to gold. Modern US 1 dollar coins are made from brass (alloy of copper and zinc) and nickel to immitate gold.

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05/19/2024
Royal Mint 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
A new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin was revealed ahead of the anniversary on June 6. more info

05/19/2024
New 50p coin from Royal Mint to celebrate WWII D-Day landings will cost £12
A new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin was revealed ahead of the anniversary on June 6. It ... more info

05/19/2024
New 50p coin commemorates the giants that fell to secure freedom on D-Day
Carved into Gold Beach, where thousands of soldiers from the British 50th (Northumbrian) Division stormed ashore, is a design that will feature on a new commemorative 50p coin. The reverse (tails) ... more info