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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 magnet
Canadian 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 nickels
- Since 2000, most but not all Canadian nickels have been made of steel.
What else can I help you with?
Is a nickel magnetic?
AnswerPure nickel is magnetic. However, US nickels aren't magnetic because they are made of an alloy (a combination of different metals) that's mostly copper.However, older Canadian nickels are pure nickel, so they are magnetic. Newer Canadian nickels are steel so they're still attracted to a magnet.
When did nickels become magnetic?
Nickels themselves do not become magnetic, but the U.S. nickel has undergone various changes in composition over the years. The most notable change occurred during World War II, when the U.S. Mint produced the "War Nickel," made of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese, which is slightly magnetic. However, standard nickels, particularly those made primarily of copper and nickel, remain non-magnetic.
Is nickel not a coin magnetic?
Nickel is magnetic, but the nickel used in coins is a specific alloy that is non-magnetic. United States nickels are made of a combination of nickel and copper, making them non-magnetic.
Why is a nickel attracted to a magnet?
Nickels are made of an alloy that contains nickel, which is a magnetic element. When exposed to a magnet, the magnetic field generated by the magnet causes the nickel atoms to align in the same direction, creating a magnetic attraction between the nickel and the magnet.
What magnetic element is used in five cent pieces?
Nickel is the magnetic element used in five cent pieces, also known as nickels, in the United States.
A nickel is not magnetic because it is made of what?
U.S. nickels are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Copper is nonmagnetic.
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.
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 dimes and nickels makes 2.95?
29 dimes and one nickel or 28 dimes and 3 nickels or 27 dimes and 5 nickels or 26 dimes and 7 nickels or 25 dimes and 9 nickels or 24 dimes and 11 nickels or 23 dimes and 13 nickels or 22 dimes and 15 nickels or 21 dimes and 17 nickels or 20 dimes and 19 nickels or 19 dimes and 21 nickels or 18 dimes and 23 nickels or 17 dimes and 25 nickels or 16 dimes and 27 nickels or 15 dimes and 29 nickels or 14 dimes and 31 nickels or 13 dimes and 33 nickels or 12 dimes and 35 nickels or 11 dimes and 37 nickels or 10 dimes and 39 nickels or 9 dimes and 41 nickels or 8 dimes and 43 nickels or 7 dimes and 45 nickels or 6 dimes and 47 nickels or 5 dimes and 49 nickels or 4 dimes and 51 nickels or 3 dimes and 53 nickels or 2 dimes and 55 nickels or one dime and 57 nickels
How many nickels are in a roll of nickels?
A standard roll of nickels contains 40 nickels for a value of $2.00
What nicknames does Nance Nickels go by?
Nance Nickels goes by Nickels, nickyzero, Big Bronx, and Nickels.
How many nickels are in a nickel roll?
There are 40 nickels in a roll of nickels.
