History of South America

What us coins were minted in 1931?

1-cent piece (penny)

* Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc

* Weight: 2.5 grams

* Diameter: 19 mm

* Thickness: 1.52 mm

* Obverse: bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right

* Reverse: the word "ONE CENT" within a wreath of wheat

5-cent piece (nickel)

* Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel

* Weight: 5 grams

* Diameter: 21.2 mm

* Thickness: 1.95 mm

* Obverse: bust of Thomas Jefferson facing right

* Reverse: the word "FIVE CENTS" within a wreath of wheat

10-cent piece (dime)

* Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

* Weight: 2.5 grams

* Diameter: 17.9 mm

* Thickness: 1.35 mm

* Obverse: bust of Franklin Roosevelt facing right

* Reverse: the word "ONE DIME" within a wreath of wheat

25-cent piece (quarter)

* Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

* Weight: 6.25 grams

* Diameter: 24.2 mm

* Thickness: 1.75 mm

* Obverse: bust of George Washington facing right

* Reverse: the word "QUARTER DOLLAR" within a wreath of wheat

50-cent piece (half dollar)

* Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

* Weight: 12.5 grams

* Diameter: 30.6 mm

* Thickness: 2.15 mm

* Obverse: bust of John F. Kennedy facing left

* Reverse: the word "HALF DOLLAR" within a wreath of wheat