On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:10:44 +0100, Andy Burns wrote:

What's the base metal modern 'coppers' are made from? I realise
they're
plated. Just out of curiosity.

Steel I think, certainly magnetic.

Steel core but more than just plating, which I tend to few as, at
most, a layer a few thou thick.

http://www.royalmint.com/Corporate/f...ns/1pCoin.aspx
http://www.royalmint.com/Corporate/f...ns/2pCoin.aspx

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Cheers
Dave.