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because old 2p coins are made out of bronze. Bronze is made out of tin and copper, these metals aren't magnetic. However, new 2p coins just look like they are made out of copper, however they only have a coating of copper on them, but the inside is steel, this is called copper plated steel. They are magnetic because steel is magnetic and makes up the majority of the coin.
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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.
Why are new pennies magnetic but old one not?
What country are you talking about? New U.S. cents are not magnetic; they're made of copper-plated zinc. The only magnetic U.S. cents were the steel ones minted during 1943 so copper could be used in ammunition. New Canadian cents and British pennies are magnetic because they're made of copper-plated steel. The price of copper went up so much that it cost more than a penny to mint the coins, so the governments were losing money on each one. They switched to steel as a cheaper alternative.
What catches more wind new windmills or old windmills?
New windmills typically have larger blades and more advanced technology, allowing them to catch more wind compared to old windmills. The larger blades and improved design of new windmills enable them to generate more electricity efficiently.
How does magnetic dating work?
Paleomagnetic dating utilizes records of "how things were" in a given area across time in the past as a basis for comparison to an unknown sample in order to date it. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on paleomagnetism, which is the basis for paleomagnetic dating.
Why do the new pennies have less mass than the old pennies?
The new pennies have less mass because they are now mostly made of zinc with a thin copper coating, while the old pennies were made of bronze. The change was made to reduce production costs and to make the coins more affordable to produce.
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.
Which coins to save?
The coins to save are the old ones, from before 1965, they were made of silver.
What differences existed between the old and the new immigrants?
Old ones are old, and new ones are 13.
Can you get new cards in an old game in Yu-Gi-Oh?
you can get old ones in a new game but not new ones in a old game
What differences existed between the old immigrants and the new immigrant?
Old ones are old, and new ones are 13.
What episodes of The Simpsons are better the old ones or the new ones?
A lot of people say that the old ones are better, but I personally like the new ones.
Do professionals prefer new trumpets or old ones and why?
new ones because they have more abilities and qualities and features than old ones:)
Why do new 1p coins stick to a magnet but old ones don't?
No British coin is magnetic. Actually, older (1971-1991) 2p coins are not attracted to a magnet and newer ones are. The reason is that the rising price of copper forced the Royal Mint to change the composition from bronze to copper-plated steel. Many other countries that had low denomination copper or bronze coins also changed their compositions during that same time period or, dispensed with the coin coin altogether.
Are there any US coins dated 2010?
Yes, but as of 04/2010 not many have been released. Demand for coins in early 2010 is down significantly due to the recession, so stocks of old coins are still being distributed and production of new ones is limited so far.
Why do cells make new cells?
Old cells make new cells so that when the old ones die there are new ones to replace them.
What is better new SpongeBob or old?
old sponge bob by FAR!!!!!!!!!!!! the new ones suck!!!!! in the old ones, Spongebob was SMART,cute, and yet still goofy! and the old ones made sense!!! in the new ones.. Spongebob and Patrick are SO DARN DUMB!!!!! its crazy!
What is the difference between ancient houses and present houses?
the difference isa roman house looks crappy modern ones are nota roman house has a whole in the ceiling a modern one doesn'tand the Romans had a swimming pool inside modern houses have a pool in the backyard
