Would Any Years Of Canadian Be Counted As US In Coinstar

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Bertensgrad Pillar of the Community United States 1192 Posts	Posted 05/05/2015 3:59 pm Would any years of canadian coinage pass so close to american coinage that they would be counted as US in a coinstar or bank counter? I just been wondering that since I get canadian cents and nickels relatively often in my brinks machine rolled boxes. I get a lot of odd things in the boxes so I know their machines are mostly just sensitive to size with maybe a magnetic test too. I never tried it but would returning those coins to a counter work if they weren't magnetic? Or will only specific years work? I tend to like beavers but sometimes I get sad when I get beaten up canadian cents and have to put them aside. Report this Post to the Staff

YoshiRules Pillar of the Community United States 602 Posts	Posted 05/05/2015 4:04 pm Only specific years. Some Canadian coins are magnetic, but not all (to my knowledge). Report this Post to the Staff
X2an Pillar of the Community Sweden 1078 Posts	Posted 05/05/2015 4:26 pm Coins with exact materials should work I think (Bronze and zinc pennies and cupronickel nickels) Report this Post to the Staff
ace_ftw Pillar of the Community Canada 1747 Posts	Posted 05/05/2015 4:35 pm Nickels, we had cupro-nickle nickles from 81 to 2001 and then again in 2005 (I think this year?) I have not tried weighing them in comparison to the US nickel, but I know the USA 5 cents is thicker. I could try next time I go to Walmart in the USA and see if that machine detects them. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/05/2015 4:44 pm The planchet used were very nearly identical to US coins from about the late 60s through early/mid 90s. Extremely sensitive equipment could probably dofferentiate, but most non-magnetic coins that match in size should pass through. E: The magnetic (100% nickel or steel) coins will be snagged for sure, which rules out all modern dimes and quarters. cupronickel nickels and copper or zinc-core cents should pass through as US coins, provided the machine isn't too sensitive to weight. Edited by Finn235 05/06/2015 1:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Yinzi50 Pillar of the Community United States 716 Posts	Posted 05/06/2015 5:25 pm The non-magnetic cents (pre 82?) and 82-2001 Nickels will be counted without any problems. I search nickel boxes big time. When I find a Canadian nickel, I put it on magnet, if it sticks, I put aside; if not, I put back in the pile. Report this Post to the Staff
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