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Metals seem cooler to the touch because our perception of the temperature is governed by both the actual temperature, as well as the thermal conductivity of the metal. And if the metal also has a high thermal capacity, this feature will delay the metal from approaching the real temperature.

The temperature we are sensing is of course how close to body temperature the metal is.

As to which metal, the combination of thermal conductivity and thermal capacity will feel coldest. Probably silver or copper.

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