 This was followed, in 2000, by the introduction of even cheaper plated-steel 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ and 50¢ coins, with the 1¢ plated in copper and the others plated in cupro-nickel.In 2012, the multi-ply plated-steel technology was introduced for $1 and $2 coins as well.Also in that year mintage of the 1¢ coin ceased and its withdrawal from circulation began in 2013.