2 Reales ND

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from the Dominican Republic (1810-1820) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and had a lower intrinsic value than coins made of pure silver or gold. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was a less expensive material than pure precious metals.