Yes. From 2000 to 2006 the majority of Canadian nickels were struck in plated steel but some were also made from an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The steel coins will stick to a magnet but the cupronickel ones won't.
Nickel coins are made primarily of a copper-nickel alloy, typically containing 75% copper and 25% nickel. This composition gives the coins their characteristic appearance and properties.
In my opinion, this nickel could be worth thousands of dollars or a couple of dollars. The 1937 3-legged Buffalo nickel with a D located under the five cents symbol could be worth $400-$1,000. Perfectly Uncirculated ones could be worth $20,000. These coins are quiet rare and are not produced anymore, meaning they are very rare, these coins are the rarest of all Buffalo coins ever created. The 1937 Buffalo is the only coin with 3 legs, making them rare. If you have one of these coins take them to a pawn shop and figure out how much yours is worth. Have a great day!!!!
Threepences were not made from copper. British 1962 Threepences were made from nickel-brass. The 1962 Threepences issued by most other British Empire/Commonwealth countries were either partly silver or cupro-nickel, but all with a silver appearance. Modified coins have no collector value.
The value of a 1937 buffalo nickel with an Indian on it can vary depending on its condition. In general, these nickels can range in value from a few dollars for well-worn coins to over $100 for ones in excellent condition. It is recommended to have the coin appraised by a professional to get an accurate value.
There are currently 6 circulating denominations of US coins, although the 2 largest ones are not used very frequently. Most have nicknames.1 cent; nickname "penny" from the old British usage5 cents; nickname "nickel" because it was the first US coin to have a high nickel content(*)10 cents; officially called a "dime", a name left over from the post-colonial era.25 cents; nickname "a quarter"50 cents; nickname "a half"$1; nickname "a buck"Be careful about the name nickel. Many people erroneously think the coin is spelled "nickle" but that's actually the name of a small songbird! (I am not making this up - you can check a good dictionary)
Canadian coins are not magnets, but the fractional coins are magnetic, because many have been historically made with mostly nickel, and with steel centers since 1999. The current fractional coins (5, 10, 25, 50 cents) are all magnetic. The $1 and $2 coins are not magnetic.Canadian nickels and dimes have often been removed from US circulation by devices used to reject steel slugs.
All coins, even gold and silver, will tarnish, but rust is iron oxide, so only coins with iron in them will rust. The only ones I can think of are the steel 1943 US cents and some European Coins from the WW2 era.
Depends, Some countries use steel coins with copper or nickel plating making them ferrous (New Zealand 10,20,50 cent coins for example). Most countries use non ferrous alloys in coins. The usual ones are copper coated zinc for copper coins. Copper-Nickel alloy for silver coins and Aluminium-Copper for gold coloured coins.
A twenty, a five and two ones plus a quarter and a nickel and a penny.
Regardless of mint mark any circulated nickels from 1970 are in fact only worth, well, a nickel. as of 02/2010 even uncirculated ones only go for about 20-25 cents at retail, maybe 15 cents wholesale.
Most coins made with iron or steel, such as some Euro coins, are magnetic. However, non-magnetic coins made of copper, brass, nickel, or aluminum will not be attracted to magnets.