Plain-language definition
A blend of two or more metals. Mints use alloys to control a coin’s color, weight, strength, and cost. Copper and nickel, for example, form the alloy used in the U.S. five-cent coin.
A blend of two or more metals. Mints use alloys to control a coin’s color, weight, strength, and cost. Copper and nickel, for example, form the alloy used in the U.S. five-cent coin.