The two types of GBS disease in babies are: 1  Early-onset infections, which are more common and happen during the first week of life. They usually cause problems right away, within 24 hours after birth. 2  Late-onset infections, which develop weeks to months after birth. This type of GBS disease is not well understood.
Current (1983-present) Â£1 coins are made of nickel-brass, an alloy containing 70% copper, 24.5% zinc, and 5.5% nickel. There is also a Â£1 sovereign coin which was once minted for circulation and is now made as a bullion coin.xtract from Wikipedia  The circulating British one pound (Â£1) coin is minted from a nickel-brass alloy of approximately 70% copper, 24.5% zinc, and 5.5% nickel.  More deta â¦ ils about this coin on the related link below.
Since it resists corrosion from the air, moisture and seawater, copper has been widely used in coins. Although once made nearly entirely from copper, American pennies are now made from zinc that has been coated with copper. Copper is also used to make water pipes and jewelry, as well as other items. Pure copper is usually too soft for most uses. People first learned about 5,000 years ago that copper can be strengthened if it is mixed with other metals. The two most familiar alloys of copper are bronze and brass.