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- United States Three Cent Coin, 1865 - Congress authorized a copper and nickel three-cent coin in 1865. During the Civil War, many Americans had hoarded silver three-cent pieces and avoided using fractional currency, which tended to deteriorate because of its poor paper quality. Lawmakers hoped the new three-cent piece would increase coin circulation. Millions were made until it was discontinued in 1889.
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United States Three Cent Coin, 1865
Congress authorized a copper and nickel three-cent coin in 1865. During the Civil War, many Americans had hoarded silver three-cent pieces and avoided using fractional currency, which tended to deteriorate because of its poor paper quality. Lawmakers hoped the new three-cent piece would increase coin circulation. Millions were made until it was discontinued in 1889.