Nordic gold

Nordic gold is the alloy from which the middle three denominations of euro coins, 50 cent, 20 cent, and 10 cent coins are made. It has also been in use for a number of years in other countries, most notably in the Swedish 10-crown coin.

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Term Definition
Nordic Gold
contains no gold while giving a gold like appearance, being composed of copper, aluminum, zinc, and tin. Its composition is 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, and 1% tin.