Description

This 1 ounce copper medallion is a faithful reproduction of the famous 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent. It is 37mm in diameter (about the size of an old time silver dollar), and contains 1 ounce of .999 fine copper. These copper medallions are an inexpensive way to have a replica of some of the most famous and beautiful U.S. coins ever produced, plus the intrinsic value of the 1 ounce of copper, which continues to increase in value. Coin comes in its own hard protective case. This is a great gift. Perfect to stuff in everyone’s stocking this year

*Due to the nature of working with actual metal there may be minor imperfections on the surfaces.

Copper is often overlooked as a precious metal because of its more popular use as an industrial metal. While gold and silver are used largely within the jewelry and precious metal (coin, bar, and round) markets today, copper is used both in the production of bullion bars and commemorative rounds.

As an industrial metal, copper has played a huge role in human history. It was first used as far back as 9,000 BC to create armor, jewelry, and even everyday plates and utensils. It was also used as an alloy to create new materials such as brass and bronze. Today, it is commonly used in construction for piping and electrical wiring due to its electrical and thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion.