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With some exceptions, Canadian nickels minted from 1922 to 1981 were struck in 99.9% pure nickel, with the rest being simply trace impurities.
The exceptions were:
- 1942-1943: tombac, a copper/zinc alloy that was adopted because nickel was needed for the war effort
- 1944-45 and 1951-54: chrome-plated steel
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Do pre 1968 Canadian nickels have any value?
Unlike the dimes and quarters, Canadian nickels didn't have a change in metal composition in 1968. The ones before and after '68 were solid nickel (until 1982, and with exceptions during WWII and Korea).
Why doesn't a 1982 Canadian nickel stick to a magnet?
From 1982 to 1999 all Canadian nickels were made out of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy used in US nickels. That alloy doesn't contain enough nickel to be attracted to a magnet.
How many Canadian nickels in a pound?
Coins are weighed in grams so to start, you need to know that a US pound is 453.6 grams. US nickels weigh 5.00 gm so a pound would be 453.6 / 5 = 90.7, or 91 coins rounded to the nearest whole number. Current Canadian nickels weigh 3.95 gm; 453.6 / 3.95 = 114.84, or 115 coins rounded to the nearest whole number.
Are nickels magnetic?
If you mean "are they attracted to a magnet?", the answer depends on whether you're referring to US or Canadian nickels:US nickels are actually 75% copper so they don't contain enough nickel to be attracted to a magnetCanadian nickels have been made of a lot of different alloys:From 1922 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1981 they were made of either nickel or steel, which are attracted to a magnet.Some 1942 and all 1943 nickels were made of a copper/zinc alloy and aren't attracted.From 1982 to 1999, they were made of the same alloy as US nickelsSince 2000, most but not all Canadian nickels have been made of steel.
Are any nickels made of copper?
Neither Canadian nor US nickels have ever been made of solid copper.US nickels:1866-1942 and 1946-present: 25% nickel and 75% copper1942-1945: 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. Nickel was a strategic metal needed in WWII.Canadian nickels:1982-1999, some 2000, 2001, and 2006 nickels were 25% nickel and 75% copper1942-1943 nickels were made of tombac, an alloy of 88% nickel and 12% zinc, due to wartime shortages
When was Justin Nickels born?
Justin Nickels was born on November 15, 1982, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
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.
Why do some Canadian pennies magnet and others not?
Coins made of mostly nickel, or containing steel, will be attracted to a magnet. Canadian nickels, dimes, and quarters made in the late 20th century were made of mostly nickel, which was comparatively cheap in Canada. Conversely, from 1982 to 1999, Canadian nickels were not magnetic, being mostly copper like US nickels. Beginning in 2000, all fractional Canadian coins have steel centers, and are magnetic. $1 and $2 coins are not magnetic.
What is the Canadian act of human rights?
The Canadian Constitutional Act, 1982
When did the charter of rights and freedoms become part of our constitution?
in 1989 the Canadian charter of rights and freedom was added to the Constitution act.
When was First Canadian Centre created?
First Canadian Centre was created in 1982.
How much silver content in a 1967 Canadian nickel?
Zero. Since the coin's introduction in 1922, Canadian nickels have only been minted from base metals: nickel-plated steel : 2000-present75% copper, 25% nickel : 1982-1999; some until 200699.9% nickel : 1922-1942, 1946-1951, 1955-1981chrome-plated steel : 1944-1945, 1951-195488% copper, 12% zinc ("tombac") 1942-1943
