Which of the following atomic symbols represent the coinage metals copper, silver, and gold?

A) Co, Ag, and Au
B) Cu, Ag, and Ga
C) Cu, Ag, and Au
D) C, Ag, and Au

Coinage Metals

Coinage metals refer to metals that historically have been used to make coins, primarily including gold, silver, and copper due to their corrosion resistance and ease of workability.

Copper

A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element with good electrical and thermal conductivity, used in electrical wiring and coinage.

Silver

A chemical element with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47, known for its conductivity, malleability, and being a precious metal.