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What years were nickel coins used?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

People in the US have been using nickel coins since 1866 (still in use today).

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When were Canadian coins struck in nickel?

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How do you find out which years the coins containing nickel were made in?

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If you have two coins that equal 30 centsone of them is not a nickel what coins do you have?

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Why do older coins weigh more than younger coins?

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What is an element used in some coins?

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What is nickel and dimed about?

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Which metal is used in Indian coins?

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What types of metal are in us coins?

Today in currently circulating coins produced in 2013 there are a number of different metals used. Copper and nickel are used for the nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar. Copper plated zinc is used for the penny and a special alloy of brass is used for the dollar coin. However, silver, gold and platinum are used for commemorative and bullion coins which do not circulate.


What coins is the element nickel in?

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