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Copper. The outer layers are 75% copper and 25% nickel, while the core is pure copper.

Including the core, 91.7% is copper and 8.3% is nickel.

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The main metal in 25 cent pieces today (quarters) is cupronickel, which is an alloy of copper and nickel. This blend gives the coin its characteristic silvery appearance.

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The United States quarter is mostly copper, with nickel on the outside.

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Main metal is 25 cents pieces today that is a element?

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Main metal in 25 cents pieces today?

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