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All US nickels except the 1942-45 "war nickels" are struck in an alloy composed of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
During WWII nickel was needed for the war effort, so from mid-1942 to the end of 1945 "nickels" didn't contain any nickel. They were made of an alloy of 35% silver, 9% manganese and 56% copper.
Canadian nickels are currently made of nickel-plated steel, but were previously struck from pure nickel. During WWII and for short periods thereafter they were made of various metals including stainless steel and a copper alloy called tombac.
The 1961 Canadian Nickels were made from 99.9% pure nickel, according to the Canadian Mint's own website. I have copied below the complete specs of the 1955-1981 series Canadian Nickels from said site.
1955 to 1981
Composition: 99.9% nickel
Weight (g): 4.54
Diameter (mm): 21.21
Thickness (mm): 1.7
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What is a 1961 nickel made of?
A 1961 nickel is made of a combination of metals. It is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, giving it its distinct silvery appearance.
What is the composition of the 1961 Canadian nickel?
A composition of steel, copper, and nickel
What is a Canadian five cent made out of?
It is made of nickel.
Is a Canadian dime made of nickel?
Up till the 1990s Canadian dimes were made of pure nickel. Since then they've been made of steel because the price of nickel went up.
What is information about Canadian nickels made of?
it is made up of mostly nickel
Is a nickel made of steel?
No, a nickel is made primarily of copper and nickel alloy. Steel is not a component of a nickel coin.
What is a 2014 nickel made of?
A 2014 US nickel is made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. A 2014 Canadian nickel is made of an alloy of 94.5% steel and 3.5% copper, plated with nickel (2%)
What elements are nickel coins made of?
It depends on the country. For a long time Canadian nickels were made of 99% nickel. However in the US the nickel only has 25% nickel in it and the rest is copper.
Was there a Canadian nickel made in 1984?
Yes. 84,088,000 were struck with that date.
Why is the Canadian nickel made of silver?
It isn't made of silver. Canadian nickels were made of 99.9% nickel for many years. From 1982 to 1999 the coin was made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the same composition as US nickels. Starting in 2000 the Royal Canadian Mint began phasing in production of the coin using nickel-plated steel. Both steel and copper-nickel coins were produced until 2006 when all production was changed over to plated steel.
What is the name of the metal that nickel is made out of?
The nickel is made mostly with steel. 94.5% Steel 3.5% Copper 2% Nickel plating (Canadian nickels) --------- 75% copper 25% nickel (american nickels)
What is the value of a 1967 Canadian silver nickel?
Canadian nickels (1922 and later) never contained silver. A 1967 Centennial nickel is made of 99.9% nickel and is worth about 15 cents in above-average condition.
