Coins of the world So... What's my coin made of?

A selection of coins I regularly use, their makeup, years and how heavy they are.

More to be added as time allows.

British Coins

Half Crown
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Pre 1947 .500 Silver, 14.15 grams, 
32mm Diameter.
1947-1952  Cupro-Nickel, 
14.1 grams, 32mm Diameter.
Florin
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Pre 1947 .500 Silver, 28.5 grams, 
28mm Diameter.            
1947-  Cupro-Nickel, 28.5 grams, 
28mm Diameter.
Shilling
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Pre 1947 .500 Silver, 5.6 grams, 
23mm Diameter.

1947-  Cupro-Nickel, 5.68 grams, 
23mm Diameter.
Sixpence
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Pre 1947 .500 Silver, 2.8 grams, 
19mm Diameter.
1947-  Cupro-Nickel, 2.8 grams, 
19mm Diameter.
Farthing
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Composition Bronze, 

Weight 2.84 grams, 
Diameter 20mm.
Penny
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Composition Bronze, 

Weight 9.4 grams, 
Diameter 31mm 
Half Penny
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Composition Bronze, 
Weight 5.7 grams, 
Diameter 26mm 

World Coins

Newfoundland 1 Cent
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Composition Bronze
Weight 5.67 g
Diameter 25.47 mm
Newfoundland 20 Cent
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Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 4.71 g
Diameter 23.19 mm
Newfoundland 50 Cent
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Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 11.7818 g
Diameter 29.85 mm
If the coin you are interested in is not here, check out this site en.numista.com It's a great resource and where I get all my info from!
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