What is the metal content of an 1872 Canadian quarter?

Answer 1

It depends on the date when it was minted. Prior to 1967 they were 80% silver and 20% copper. During that year a switch was made to 50% silver and 50% copper.

This continued the following year (1968), during which the switch was made to 100% nickel.

There is no simple way to distinguish the alloys used during 1967. Nickel 1968 quarters can be distinguished from silver ones as the former are attracted by a magnet.

Finally, in 2001 a switch was made to cupronickel plated steel. These coins are also magnetic, but have a P below the Queen's head.

Answer 2

Check this site. It has metal composition of many coins. www.worldcoindata.com There is a Canadian Penny Section.

Another great source of Canadian Specific information can be found here: Metal Content of Canadian Coins

http://marketscheming.blogspot.com/p/metal-content-and-mass-of-canadian.html

Answer 3

Prior to the year 2000 Canadian quarters were made of nickel.
Since 2000 quarters have been made of nickel plated steel.

Answer 4

It is 100% nickel.

Answer 5

94% steel, 3.8% copper and 2.2% nickel

Answer 6

92.5% silver and 7.5% copper