Nordic gold is the alloy from which the middle three denominations of euro coins, 50 cent, 20 cent, and 10 cent coins are made. It has also been in use for a number of years in other countries. Its composition is 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin.

It contains no gold — this is unlikely to lead to many misleading trade descriptions since its colour and weight are quite unlike real gold.

External links

• National Pollutant Inventory - Copper and compounds fact sheet

Copper alloys | Eurozone fiscal matters | Numismatics

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