GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
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Which of the following does not contain a coinage metal?
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Copper and Gold
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Copper and Silver
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Silver and Gold
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Zinc and Gold
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Zinc does not contain a coinage metal. Explanation: The metals used for coins, copper, silver, and gold, are naturally occurring (like the gold nugget in this image), therefore it is likely that they were the first metals that prehistoric humans used.
Detailed explanation-2: -The coinage metals-copper, silver, and gold-occur naturally (like the gold nugget shown here); consequently, these were probably the first metals used by ancient humans. For example, decorative gold artifacts dating from the late Stone Age are known, and some gold Egyptian coins are more than 5000 yr old.
Detailed explanation-3: -Copper, silver, and gold are coinage metals.
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