Regarding silver coins, the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins are made with .999 fine silver. During the U.S. Mint's issuing of normal circulation coinage, every coin (except one) had at least a little bit of copper in it.
Overall Income and Expenses. According to a 2009 United States Department of Labor survey of consumer expenditures, the average American household has 2.5 residents and a household gross income of $62,857. Annual spending totals $49,067.
Although costs vary, an average budget should be used for running a home. Before you establish a new home, itâs a good idea to understand what it may cost. According to the 2012 Statistical Abstract from the United States Census Bureau, the average cost of running a household in 2009 was $1,408 per month. That's what you pay before you eat, drive or wear clothes.