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The first circulating U.S. coins to contain nickel were Flying Eagle cents minted 1856-1858. Cents contained about 12% nickel up till the middle of 1864 when the composition was changed to bronze.

The next coins were copper-nickel 3¢ pieces (1865) and 5¢ pieces (1866).

The next change happened a century later when silver rose in price. Dimes and quarters were changed from silver to copper-nickel in 1965, and half-dollars and dollars were changed in 1971.

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