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The standard composition has been an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. That alloy has been in use since 1866 except during WW2, when "nickels" were made of copper, silver, and manganese to allow diversion of the nickel (the metal, not the coin) to the war effort.
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∙ 9y agoThe person on the front is Thomas Jefferson, rather than George Washington. Washington is on the quarter.
And the fact that it has 2 heads means it's a magician's coin. See the Question "What is a double headed nickel worth?" for more details.
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Why doesn't a 1982 Canadian nickel stick to a magnet?
The 1982 Canadian nickel is mostly composed of nickel and copper, which are not magnetic elements. Since there is no magnetic material in the coin, it does not stick to a magnet.
How much is a 1982 nickel worth?
Five cents
Why is a 1982 p Jefferson nickel worth so much?
There were nearly 300 million 1982-P Jefferson nickels minted. One is worth 5 cents.
What is the value of a 1982 p Jefferson nickel?
It is in common circulation, it has no precious metal content and is worth 5 cents.
How much is an 1867confederation-1982 silver dollar worth?
It's made of nickel, not silver, and realistically is still worth one dollar.
Is the 1982 Constitution silver dollar worth anything?
The coin is pure nickel with absolutely no silver, and is still worth one Canadian dollar.
Why is the Canadian nickel made of silver?
It isn't made of silver. Canadian nickels were made of 99.9% nickel for many years. From 1982 to 1999 the coin was made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the same composition as US nickels. Starting in 2000 the Royal Canadian Mint began phasing in production of the coin using nickel-plated steel. Both steel and copper-nickel coins were produced until 2006 when all production was changed over to plated steel.
How can you find out what a coin is made of?
You could come here and ask about a specific type of coin to get your answer. A few examples of U.S. coin metal contents are as follows. Penny (pre-1982): 95% copper, 5% zinc Penny (1982-present): 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper Nickel: 75% copper, 25% nickel Dime, quarter (1965-present): 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel Half dollar, large dollar (1971-present): same as dimes and quarters Sacagawea/Presidential dollars: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
What is the mass of a US penny nickel and dime?
Current masses: US Penny: 2.500 grams US Nickel: 5.000 grams US Dime: 2.268 grams Before 1982, pennies had a mass of 3.11 gm. Before 1965, dimes were 2.5 gm.
Is a nickel considered an alloy?
Yes. It consists of nickel, nickel, and nickel.
Why are pennies made from nickel?
Pennies in the United States are not made from nickel. They are primarily made from zinc coated with a thin layer of copper. Nickel is used in other coins, such as the 5-cent coin (nickel), due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.
Which coin is not made of nickel and copper?
The one-dollar coin (Sacagawea, Presidential, or Native American) is not made of nickel and copper. It is composed of manganese brass, which gives it a golden color.
