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I don't believe that there are any coins minted for circulation which are themselves magnetic (that is, which will attract certain metals, such as steel, to it). Several countries issue coins which are made of steel and thus would be attracted to a magnet, among which include: Canada (penny and nickel) Great Britain (1 and 2 pence) India (10, 25 and 50 paise, 1 rupee) South Africa (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents) This list is by no means exhaustive. Note also that not all issues of a stated denomination are of steel (i.e. Great Britain started minting 1 and 2 pence coins of copper plated steel only in the middle of 1992 - prior to that they were bronze).

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what are magnetic coins?

Magnetic coins are coins that contain a magnetic material, typically a mixture of steel and nickel. These coins are used in countries around the world and can be attracted to magnets due to their composition. The magnetic properties of these coins make them easier to sort and handle in vending machines and coin counters.


Are US coins magnetic?

No, most US coins are not magnetic.


Why aren't coins magnetic?

Coins are typically made of non-ferrous metals like copper, nickel, and zinc, which are not magnetic. Even if coins contain iron, the amount is usually too small to make them magnetic. Additionally, the process of minting coins involves heating and shaping the metal, which can disrupt any magnetic properties.


Why are silver coins non magnetic?

Silver U.S. coins are made entirely of silver and copper -- neither of which is a magnetic metal. Base metal coins that are magnetic, likely contain some amount of iron -- a magnetic metal, or a high concentration of nickel which is also attracted to a magnet.


Why does old coins attract to a magnet?

Old coins may contain iron or steel components, which can make them slightly magnetic. Coins made of metals like nickel or steel can exhibit magnetic properties due to their composition. Magnetic attraction to old coins is a result of the metal content within the coins.


Is a coin a magnetic material?

a coin maybe magnetic but there are coins that are magnetic and others are not for example a coin coated with GOLD IS NOT MAGNETIC BUT ONE THAT HAS IRON IS MAGNETIC .More answers from other pages


What type of coins are magnetic?

the ones that lift up when you put a magnet over them.


What coins are magnetic and how can you test their magnetic properties?

Some coins, such as the U.S. penny and nickel, are magnetic due to their composition. You can test their magnetic properties by using a magnet to see if the coin is attracted to it. If the coin sticks to the magnet, it is magnetic.


Is a 5p coin magnetic?

No, a 5p coin is not magnetic. The material used to make UK coins, including the 5p coin, is not attracted to magnets.


How can I determine if different metals in close proximity to each other are magnetic or not for example in a sealed roll of coins most coins are magnetic however 1 or 2 may not be magnetic?

The only way to find the non-magnetic coins would be to open the roll and look at the dates or go over each of the coins with a magnet.


Is a piggy bank magnetic?

Some piggy banks may have a magnetic feature to help secure coins in place, but not all piggy banks are magnetic. Magnetic piggy banks are designed with a magnetic base that attracts metal coins to keep them in place.


Are copper coins attracted to a magnet?

No. Copper is not magnetic. However, some countries may issue coins that are copper-plated steel (as opposed to copper-plated zinc like the US cent). These steel coins, as well as other coins mostly made of steel and/or nickel, would be attracted to a magnet.

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