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Peru 1947 20 Centavos, Is This Copper Or Brass?

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I had a quick question on this coin I discovered, I can't tell wether or not it's made of Copper or Brass, The krause catalog list the type made of Copper to go at a premium, but because of it's darkened color, I can't tell either way.

I don't have any coin scales to weigh it either.


I have a picuture of the obverse and reverse, I also took a photo of the coins edging as well, if it helps.

Thanks in advance!

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I don't have this coin, but if you want to compare yours to a toned solid copper coin, here's one:

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The color is pretty accurate.
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Yours is brass KM#221.1, There was also a copper 1947 20 centavos coin but it's rare with only 300 minted.
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Yep, your pics look brass to me.
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