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Can a dime rust

Updated: 9/17/2023
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US dimes can't rust, but some Canadian dimes can. Rust affects ferrous metals like iron and steel. US dimes are made of copper and nickel, but recent Canadian dimes have been made of plated steel. If the plating is damaged the underlying steel can rust.

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