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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.

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Why are silver coins not magnetic?

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Are silver plated objects magnetic?

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