Here is a list of 25 of the most popular coins used as legal tender around the world, along with their diameter in millimeters (mm), thickness in millimeters (mm), and weight in grams. Will they fit in your coin pusher, slot machine or arcade cabinet ?
- U.S. Penny (19.05 mm in diameter, 1.75 mm thick, 2.5 grams)
- U.S. Nickel (21.21 mm in diameter, 1.95 mm thick, 5 grams)
- U.S. Dime (17.91 mm in diameter, 1.35 mm thick, 2.268 grams)
- U.S. Quarter (24.26 mm in diameter, 1.75 mm thick, 5.670 grams)
- Canadian Nickel (31.00 mm in diameter, 2.39 mm thick, 4.54 grams)
- Canadian Dime (24.00 mm in diameter, 1.65 mm thick, 1.75 grams)
- Canadian Quarter (31.00 mm in diameter, 2.39 mm thick, 4.54 grams)
- Euro (23.25 mm in diameter, 2.33 mm thick, 7.5 grams)
- British Penny (19.41 mm in diameter, 1.52 mm thick, 3.56 grams)
- British Nickel (22.50 mm in diameter, 1.7 mm thick, 7.12 grams)
- British Dime (18.00 mm in diameter, 1.35 mm thick, 2.27 grams)
- British Quarter (22.50 mm in diameter, 1.7 mm thick, 5.65 grams)
- Australian Dollar (31.51 mm in diameter, 1.75 mm thick, 6.6 grams)
- Indian Rupee (20.00 mm in diameter, 2.50 mm thick, 6.9 grams)
- Japanese Yen (19.00 mm in diameter, 1.52 mm thick, 3.75 grams)
- Chinese Yuan (22.00 mm in diameter, 2.00 mm thick, 4.0 grams)
- South Korean Won (18.00 mm in diameter, 1.52 mm thick, 3.0 grams)
- Mexican Peso (23.00 mm in diameter, 1.91 mm thick, 6.5 grams)
- Brazilian Real (23.00 mm in diameter, 1.91 mm thick, 6.2 grams)
- Argentine Peso (22.50 mm in diameter, 1.70 mm thick, 6.5 grams)
- Russian Ruble (17.00 mm in diameter, 1.32 mm thick, 2.6 grams)
- Turkish Lira (18.50 mm in diameter, 1.50 mm thick, 3.5 grams)
- Saudi Arabian Riyal (22.00 mm in diameter, 1.75 mm thick, 6.0 grams)
- Israeli Shekel (22.00 mm in diameter, 1.75 mm thick, 6.0 grams)
- South African Rand (20.00 mm in diameter, 2.00 mm thick, 6.7 grams)
It is important to note that these measurements may vary slightly depending on the specific coin and the year it was minted. In addition, this is just a small sampling of the many coins that are used as legal tender around the world, and there are many other coins that are also widely used and accepted.