copper coin

銅貨 ／ copper-coin　—　Making

A coin made of copper.

The crocodile bronze of Nîmes1st century BC Copper coin of Kanishka I (Moon God Mao)127–147 AD Bronze coin of rebuilt CorinthReign of Marcus Aurelius (2nd century)

In contrast to silver and gold coins, copper coinage represents the smallest denominations. ⚠ For fractional currency, it is normal for the face value to be higher than the intrinsic value. Otherwise, the coins would become too small to handle.