Coin weights vary significantly depending on the country, denomination, and composition of the coin. Even within the same country, coins of the same denomination can have different weights if their composition has changed over time.
Here’s a breakdown of some common coin weights in grams:
- Penny (1¢):
– Pre-1982 (bronze): 3.11 grams
– Post-1982 (copper-plated zinc): 2.500 grams
- Nickel (5¢): 5.000 grams
- Dime (10¢): 2.268 grams
- Quarter (25¢): 5.670 grams
- Half-dollar (50¢): 11.340 grams
- Dollar coin ($1): 8.1 grams
- 1p coin: 3.56 grams
- 2p coin: 7.12 grams
- 5p coin: 3.25 grams
- 10p coin: 6.50 grams
- 20p coin: 5.00 grams
- 50p coin: 8.00 grams
- £1 coin: 8.75 grams
- £2 coin: 12.0 grams
- 1 cent: 2.30 grams
- 2 cent: 3.06 grams
- 5 cent: 3.92 grams
- 10 cent: 4.10 grams
- 20 cent: 5.74 grams
- 50 cent: 7.80 grams
- €1: 7.50 grams
- €2: 8.50 grams
- Wear and tear: Circulated coins may weigh less than their standard weight due to wear and tear over time.
- Tolerance: Mints allow for a certain degree of variance in the weight of coins during production.
- Commemorative and Bullion coins: These coins often have different weights and compositions compared to circulating coins. For example, a UK Gold Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and is made of 22-carat gold.
If you need to accurately determine the weight of a coin, especially for valuable or collectible coins, it’s best to consult a numismatic reference or use a digital scale with a high degree of precision (at least 1/100th of a gram).
What does a 10 cent coin weigh in grams?
10 cent. Diameter: 19.75mm. Thickness: 1.93mm. Weight: 4.10g.