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- Current US cents are 97.5% zinc coated with 2.5% copper.
- Before that they were bronze (95% copper alloyed with 5% tin and/or zinc), steel (1943), cupronickel (1857-1864), and pure copper (1793-1857)
Nickels:
- Nearly all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper
- Special "war nickels" struck during WWII were made of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
Dimes and quarters:
- Since 1965 these denominations have been made with a pure copper core clad on either side in alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper
- Until 1964 these coins were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper
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What metals are melted to make pennies nickels dimes and quarters?
Pennies: zinc, with copper plating (not mixed together).Nickels: 75% copper and 25% nickel, alloyed togetherDimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars: Pure copper clad with the same alloy as nickels, for an overall content of 8% nickel and 92% copperDollars: Pure copper clad with manganese-brass alloy.
What kind of metal are nickels dimes and quarters made of?
Present day nickel, dimes and quarters are composed of copper and nickel.
Are organic an inorganic substances present in coins such dimes an nickels?
coins are generally made of metals and alloys and are inorganic
Where do banks get nickels from?
Banks get nickels from the Federal Reserve, which distributes coins to financial institutions. The Federal Reserve acquires coins from the U.S. Mint and then provides them to banks based on their demand.
How do you clean quarters and nickels and dimes without hazardous chemicals?
To clean quarters, nickels, and dimes without hazardous chemicals, you can soak them in a mixture of warm water and mild dish soap. Use a soft toothbrush or cloth to gently scrub the coins, then rinse them thoroughly with clean water and pat them dry with a soft towel. Avoid using abrasive materials that can scratch the coins.
How many times do pennies nickels dimes and quarters go into 1?
pennies - 100 nickels - 20 dimes - 10 quarters - 4
How much is 10 quarters 7 dimes 9 pennies and 27 nickels?
10 quarters 7 dimes 9 pennies and 27 nickels is: $4.64
What is 8 nickels 14 pennies 5 dimes and 6 quarters together?
8 nickels 14 pennies 5 dimes and 6 quarters equals $2.54
What does 2 quarters 3 dimes 8 nickels and 7 pennies equal?
2 quarters 3 dimes 8 nickels and 7 pennies equal $1.27
How do you make 1 dollar using pennies nickels dimes and quarters using exactly 50 coins?
There are 2 solutions (if you include the non-use of quarters): 1 Quarter, 2 Dimes, 2 Nickels, 45 Pennies No Quarters, 2 Dimes, 8 Nickels, 40 Pennies
What pennies can you use to get 65 cents using only dimes nickels and quarters?
None. If you "get 65 cents using only dimes nickels and quarters" you are not using any pennies!
Fifteen ways to make 78 cents?
1.78 pennies 2.7 dimes 8 pennies 3.15 nickels 3 pennies 4.14 nickels 8 pennies 5.3 quarters 3 pennies 6.7 dimes 1 nickel 3 pennies 7.6 dimes 3 nickels 3 pennies 8.2 quarters 2 dimes 1 nickel 3 pennies 9.2 quarters 2 dimes 8 pennies 10.1 quarter 5 nickels 2 dimes 8 pennies 11. 1 half-dollar 2 dimes 1 nickel 8 pennies 12.1 half-dollar 2 dimes 2 nickels 3 pennies 13.7 dimes 1 nickel 3 pennies 14.2 dimes 2 nickels 1 quarter 4 nickels 3 pennies 15.1 half-dollar 5 nickels 3 pennies
Why do pennies nickels dimes and quarters sound different?
They sound different because they are different sizes and made of different metals.
What is the total value of 4 quarters pennies dimes nickels?
4 quarters = $1.00 4 dimes = $0.40 4 nickels = $0.20 4 pennies = $0.04 Total: $1.64
What change would a restaurant cashier give someone for 1?
4 quarters or 3 quarters 2 dimes and 1 nickel or 2 quarters and 5 dimes or 2 quarters 4 dimes and 2 nickels or 3 quarters and 25 pennies or 3 quarters 2 dimes and 10 pennies or 100 pennies or The list can do on and on. Any combination of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters that equal to a dollar. If you are speaking of the dollar.
How much is 190 pounds of pennies nickels dimes and quarters worth?
It would all depend on the mix. If you had 180 pounds of pennies and the other 10 pounds were nickels, dimes and quarters that would be worth a lot LESS THAN if you had 180 pounds of quarters and the other 10 pounds were pennies, nickels and dimes.
What are the odds of selecting a penny or dime from a jar containing 80 pennies 100 nickels 70 dimes and 50 quarters?
pennies 26.66% nickels 33.33% dimes 23.33% quarters 16.66%
