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They aren't made from nickel. Past US cents have been made of copper, bronze, or steel. Since 1982 they've been made of copper-plated zinc.
True "pennies" from Britain (US Coins are actually "cents") are made of copper-plated steel.
The only US cents to contain nickel were Flying Eagle and some early-date Indian Head cents; they were 88% copper and 12% nickel.
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Is polonium in pennies?
No, polonium is not found in pennies. Pennies are made primarily of copper and zinc, with a small amount of nickel. Polonium is a highly radioactive element not used in coin production.
What is a 1932 penny made out of nickel?
NICKEL, not "nickle" And not a 1932 cent, either. All wheat cents except for 1943 steel "war pennies" were made of bronze, an alloy of 95% copper and 5% tin/zinc. If your coin is silvery in color it's almost certainly been plated for use in jewelry or similar. That makes it a damaged coin with no collector value.
How many pennies would you get for 2 nickels?
You would get 10 pennies for 2 nickels, as each nickel is worth 5 pennies.
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 is a 1949 nickel made of?
It is made of copper and nickel. A 1949 NICKEL is made from copper & nickel.
How many pennies make a nickel?
5 pennies make a nickel.
How much pennies are in one nickel?
Five pennies to one nickel.
How much is a 1941 penny made of nickel worth?
Pennies in 1941 were mostly copper, not nickel, and they're worth about 5 cents.
How many combinations of coins can be made out of 23 cents?
9 combinations. 23 pennies 1 nickel 18 pennies 2 nickels 13 pennies 3 nickels 8 pennies 4 nickels 3 pennies 1 dime 13 pennies 2 dimes 3 pennies 1 dime 2 nickels 3 pennies 1 dime 1 nickel 8 pennies
How many pennies does it take to make a nickel?
5 pennies
Is polonium in pennies?
No, polonium is not found in pennies. Pennies are made primarily of copper and zinc, with a small amount of nickel. Polonium is a highly radioactive element not used in coin production.
How many pennies in a nickel?
5
How many pennies is in an a nickel?
5 of them.
How does a mass of a penny depend on the year it was minted?
The materials used to mint pennies has changed. Originally, pennies were made of almost pure copper. Today, British pennies are made of nickel/steel blanks coated in copper, and US "pennies" (actually cents) are made of zinc blanks coated in copper.
How much does it cost for a US nickel to be made?
As of 2-17-12 it cost 11.2 cents to make a Nickel. Pennies cost 2.4 cents to make.
How many different combinations can you make with 17 cents?
1 Dime, 1 Nickel, 2 Pennies 1 Dime, 7 Pennies 3 Nickels, 2 Pennies 2 Nickels, 7 Pennies 1 Nickel, 12 Pennies 17 Pennies The answer is 6 different combinations!
What is the value of a 1900 British Penny that is made of cupro nickel rather than copper?
There are no British general circulation Pennies made from cupro nickel, from 1860 to 1967 they were all made from bronze. If you have a cupro nickel penny, it has been plated and is worthless as a collectible.
