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In the United States, 5 cent pieces (or "nickels") are composed of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
In Canada, depending on their dates the coins can be made of 99.9% nickel, the same alloy as US nickels, or nickel-plated steel.
The euro 5-cent piece is made of copper-plated steel.
The Australian 5-cent coin is made of the same alloy as US nickels.
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What kind of metal is used in a 5 cent coin?
Metal Compositionof a U.S. Nickel: .750 Cu (75%Copper) .250 Ni (25%Nickel) .
What is the metal content of a 5 cent coin?
A US 5-cent coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What is the nickel 5 cents coin made of?
Nickels are .750 copper & .250 nickel
How much is aluminum metal worth?
Aluminum is a commodity, therefore the price is dependent on the stock market.
What is the composition of a US cent?
The major composition changes to US cents are: Since mid-1982: copper-plated zinc. The zinc core makes up 97.5% of the coin while the plating amounts to the remaining 2.5%. From mid-1864 to 1942 and 1944 to mid-1982: a bronze alloy composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and/or zinc. 1943: cents were struck in zinc-plated steel to save copper metal for the war effort. Flying eagle and early Indian head cents: an alloy of 88% copper and 12% nickel Large cents: pure copper There have been occasional minor variations to these compositions over the years.
What is nikle?
A nickel is the U.S. coin worth 5 cents, or 5/100 of a dollar. Nickel is a silvery white metal which is used in some coin alloys, including that of the U.S. 5-cent piece, from which it derives its name.
What is a 1923 Canada 5 cents coin worth?
The value of a 1923 Canadian 5 cents coin is (if in good condition) $0.20.
What is the American five cents from 1995 coin worth?
Only 5 cents unless it's a proof coin.
How much is a 5 pfenning coin worth?
5 cents...
What is value of 1931 5 ore coin?
about 5 cents
Which US coin equals 5 cents?
A Nickel.
What coin equals 5 nickels?
25 cents.
What is the Value of 1968 Canadian 5 cent coin?
5 cents
What is the value of a 1979 5 cent coin worth?
5 cents.
How much is a 1978 dollar coin worth?
$2 - $4 in mint condition and maybe $5-$6 in proof condition.
what makes 75 cents in cents?
75/5 = 15 So 15, 5 cent coins make up 75 cents. 75/10 = 7 and then another 5 cent coin So 7, 10 cent coins and one 5 cent coin makes up 75 cents. 75/20 = 3 and then another 10 cent coin and a 5 cent coin So 3, 20 cent coins, one 10 coin and one 5 cent coin. 75/50 = 1 and then another 20 cent coin and a 5 cent coin. So 1, 50 cent coin, one 20 cent coin and one 5 cent coin. There the Answer, By Answerly
Which denominations of the euro coin are copper coloured?
1 Cent 2 Cents 5 Cents
