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.
Average monthly budget $5,445. Average monthly spending includes: Housing $1,850 Transportation $912 Food $737 Health care $323 Education $98 Entertainment $266. Housing and food costs are highest during the marriage-and-mortgage years, especially for those who have children. 45â54 Middle age Average monthly budget $5,813. Average monthly spending includes: Housing $1,763 Transportation $982 Food $701 Health care $389 Education $222 Entertainment $276. Transportation costs top out as teen children start driving. Education costs spike when they head off to college. Health costs keep going up. $82 Under 25. $231 25â34. $323 35â44. $389 45â54. $426 55â64. $480