Coin Terminology and Glossary
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Cupro-nickel (or copper-nickel)
- Explanation: An alloy of copper and nickel which is silvery coloured, and since the early 20th century used to replace silver in coins. Examples include the U.S. 5 cent coins (other than half dimes) and Canadian 5 cent coins produced since 1982
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