The weight of coins in grams varies depending on the denomination, country, and year of mintage.
According to the U.S. Mint, the standard weights of circulating U.S. coins are as follows:
- Penny (1 cent): 2.500 g
- Nickel (5 cents): 5.000 g
- Dime (10 cents): 2.268 g
- Quarter (25 cents): 5.670 g
- Half Dollar (50 cents): 11.340 g
- Dollar coin ($1): 8.1 g
It’s important to note that the composition and weight of some U.S. coins have changed over time. For example:
- Quarters minted before 1965 (containing 90% silver) weighed 6.25 grams.
- Pennies minted before 1983 (95% copper) weighed 3.11 grams, [according to Illustrative Mathematics].
The weights of Euro coins also vary:
- 20 cent: 5.74 g
- 50 cent: 7.80 g
- 1 Euro: 7.50 g
- 2 Euro: 8.50 g
- The new 12-sided £1 coin, issued in 2017, weighs 8.75g.
- The old round £1 coin, issued from 1983 to 2016, weighed 9.5g.
Disclaimer: Coin weights can have slight variations due to manufacturing tolerances and wear from circulation.
What US coin weighs an ounce?
Many renowned coins, such as the American Silver Eagle from the United States Mint, the Silver Britannia from The Royal Mint in the United Kingdom, the Silver Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Silver Kangaroo from the Perth Mint, all weigh precisely one Troy ounce.
What does a 5 cent coin weigh in grams?
Thanks for asking. 5 cent. Diameter: 21.25mm. Thickness: 1.67mm. Weight: 3.92g.