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Bi-metallic coins are coins consisting of more than one metal or alloy, generally arranged with an outer ring around a contrasting center. Common circulating examples include the €1, €2, British £2, Canadian $2, South African R5, and Turkish lira. Bi-metallic coins have been issued for a long time, with examples known dating from the 1600s, while the Roman Empire issued special occasion, large medallions with a center of bronze or copper and an outer ring of orichalcum, starting with the reign of Hadrian. The silver-center cent pattern produced by the United States in 1792 is another example. In recent times, the first circulating bi-metallic coin was the 500 Italian lire, first issued in 1982. France, with a 10 franc coin and Thailand, with a 10 baht, issued bi-metallic coins for circiraulation in 1988. India has released 10 Rupee bimetallic coins in 2009 that contains dateline of 2006 (minted at Noida) Indian Rs 10 Bi-Metallic CoinAs well as circulating coins, where they are generally restricted to high denomination coins, bi-metallic coins are often used in commemorative issues, they are used as a way of securing against coin counterfeiting. The manufacturing process is similar to that of ordinary coins, except that two blanks (the inner and the outer) are struck at the same time, deforming the separate blanks sufficiently to hold them together. From Wikipedia under the
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Kirill Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:51:01 GM For instance, Latvian . bimetallic Coin. of Time (struck by Muenze Oesterreich) consists of beautiful blue niobium centre enclosed in an outer silver ring. The obverse of the . coin. features the heraldic rose and the tiny Gothic script letters ... Rupees 10 Coins of India
(Shariq.Khan) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:19:29 GM Shariq.Khan posted a photo: Rupees 10 . Coins. of India. Reently Issued India's First . Bimetallic Coins. with two different themes. "How to Invest in Copper as Bullion" by Ray Long, FSU Editorial 11 ...
unknown Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:24:15 GM Pennies exist in both . bimetallic. forms for that year and may be distinguished by weight; copper is heavier at 3.11 grams as compared to zinc at 2.5 grams. As well, you can tell the difference by sound. Drop a 1982 penny on a hard surface ... You might also have a piggy bank or a jar you've filled with a pile of loose . coins. . Save the copper, you can spend the zinc. When you finish your search at home, plan a visit to your local bank or credit union where you may purchase ... From Google Blog Search: "Bimetallic Coins" Turkmenistan Takes the Next Step
NumisMaster.com According to the central bank, these will be [ringed] bimetallic coins that are made of several metals brass, nickel, and copper. ... Coins Proclaim Year of the Tiger
NumisMaster.com As in previous years, the Royal Canadian Mint launched its YoT coins in October and November. Last year was the 12th and last of the $15 bimetallic lunar ... and more » Latvia Wins 2010 Coin of the Year Award, Hungary Takes People's Choice
CoinNews.net (press release) This year's Trade coin category winner is a bimetallic 2-euro coin issued by the Central Bank of Cyprus. The coin depicts an ancient statue cross. ... From Google News Search: "Bimetallic Coins" tajikset2r jpg
109px x 211px | 6.70kB [source page] New bi metallic coins of tajikistan tajikistan recently released two bi metallic coins dated 2004 The 3 Somoni commemorates the 80th anniversary of the founding of its capital city of Dushanbe It depicts a monument in transdnest2er jpg
110px x 223px | 6.70kB [source page] Bimetallic bat coin from transnistria a bat in flight is featured on the obverse of this 2005 unofficial pattern bi metallic 2 Euro coin from Transnistria The reverse features the standing blindfolded figure of Justice From Yahoo Image Search: "Bimetallic Coins"
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