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Italy 1923r 2 Lire Question

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I just happened to notice that a Italy 1923R 2 Lire I have is highly magnetic. This has me baffled. I tried a U.S. nickel with same magnet and there was no attraction at all. I'd appreciate any insight.
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 Posted 07/12/2015  10:25 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Sap to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Hello and welcome.

The US "nickel" is made of cupronickel, which is a non-magnetic alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel).

The Italian coin is made of pure nickel, which is magnetic.
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Thanks.
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