What is the Calcutta Cup made of

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The Calcutta Cup is made of silver and stands approximately 27 inches tall. It was created in 1878 from melted-down silver rupees collected by members of the Calcutta Cricket Club in India. The trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the Scotland versus England rugby union match.


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