Coins vary in size depending on the country and denomination.
- Penny (1¢) : 19.05 mm diameter, 1.52 mm thickness.
- Nickel (5¢) : 21.21 mm diameter, 1.95 mm thickness.
- Dime (10¢) : 17.91 mm diameter, 1.35 mm thickness.
- Quarter (25¢) : 24.26 mm diameter, 1.75 mm thickness.
- Half Dollar (50¢) : 30.61 mm diameter, 2.15 mm thickness.
- Dollar ($1) : 26.50 mm diameter, 2.00 mm thickness.
– Older Eisenhower Dollars are larger at 38.1 mm.
- 1 Cent : 16.25 mm diameter, 1.67 mm thick.
- 2 Cent : 18.75 mm diameter, 1.67 mm thick.
- 5 Cent : 21.25 mm diameter, 1.67 mm thick.
- 10 Cent : 19.75 mm diameter, 1.93 mm thick.
- 20 Cent : 22.25 mm diameter, 2.14 mm thick.
- 50 Cent : 24.25 mm diameter, 2.38 mm thick.
- 1 Euro : 23.25 mm diameter, 2.33 mm thick.
- 2 Euro : 25.75 mm diameter, 2.20 mm thick.
- 1 Yen : 20.0 mm diameter, 1.0 g weight.
- 5 Yen : 22.0 mm diameter, 3.75 g weight.
- 10 Yen : 23.5 mm diameter, 4.5 g weight.
- 50 Yen : 21.0 mm diameter, 4.0 g weight.
- 100 Yen : 22.6 mm diameter, 4.8 g weight.
- 500 Yen : 26.5 mm diameter, 7.1 g weight.
- One penny : 20.3 mm diameter, 1.52 mm thickness.
- Two pence : 25.9 mm diameter, 1.85 mm thickness.
- Five pence : 18 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thickness.
- Ten pence : 24.5 mm diameter, 1.85 mm thickness.
- Twenty pence : 21.4 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thickness.
- Fifty pence : 27.3 mm diameter, 1.78 mm thickness.
- One pound : 23.03–23.43 mm diameter, 2.8 mm thickness.
- Two pounds : 28.4 mm diameter, 2.5 mm thickness.
- Penny (1¢) : 19.05 mm diameter, 1.45 mm thickness. Note that it was discontinued in May 2012.
- Nickel (5¢) : 21.2 mm diameter, 1.76 mm thickness.
- Dime (10¢) : 18.03 mm diameter, 1.22 mm thickness.
- Quarter (25¢) : 23.88 mm diameter, 1.58 mm thickness.
- 50¢ piece : 27.13 mm diameter, 1.95 mm thickness.
- Loonie ($1) : 26.5 mm diameter, 1.95 mm thickness.
- Toonie ($2) : 28 mm diameter, 1.8 mm thickness.
Note: Coin sizes, compositions, and features like edge details can change over time, so it’s essential to consult up-to-date sources or guides for the most accurate information on a specific coin.
What is the actual size of a 50 cent piece?
Great question! In both size and weight, it is the largest circulating coin currently minted in the United States, being 1.205 inches (30.61 millimeters) in diameter and 0.085 in (2.16 mm) in thickness, and is twice the weight of the quarter.
How big is a $20 coin?
Great question! $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin
Diameter = 34.1 mm (1.34 in.) Thickness = 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)