what metal are coins made of british
Current (1983-present) Â£1 coins are made of nickel-brass, an alloy containing 70% copper, 24.5% zinc, and 5.5% nickel. There is also a Â£1 sovereign coin which was once minted for circulation and is now made as a bullion coin.xtract from Wikipedia  The circulating British one pound (Â£1) coin is minted from a nickel-brass alloy of approximately 70% copper, 24.5% zinc, and 5.5% nickel.  More deta â¦ ils about this coin on the related link below.