2013 Nickel, Possibly Copper Composition.

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Lulu1019 New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 02/04/2020 1:04 pm This nickle tripped me out. I wonder if it was made with copper. What do you guys think? Edited by Lulu1019 02/04/2020 1:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/04/2020 1:06 pm to CCF. Weight? Looks like environmental damage to me. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Lulu1019 New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 02/04/2020 1:10 pm It says 5.00, but what would it weigh if it were made of copper? Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17949 Posts	Posted 02/04/2020 1:14 pm Quote: Looks like environmental damage to me. Cupro-nickel coins frequently go this color when exposed to the elements or buried for a few months - ask any metal detector user. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
Oijogja Pillar of the Community United States 715 Posts	Posted 02/04/2020 1:31 pm Welcome to the forum, Lulu. Not sure what it would weigh if made of pure copper, but 5.000 grams is the normal weight of a nickel (+/- .194g mint tolerance). I think that's pretty good confirmation that this is environmental damage, not an off-metal strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 02/05/2020 1:31 pm Quote: Not sure what it would weigh if made of pure copper, but 5.000 grams is the normal weight of a nickel Piece of the exact same size made of pure copper would weigh 5.02 grams. the density of copper and nickel are almost the same Copper is 8.96 and nickel is 8.90. The density of the copper nickel alloy is 8.92 and pure copper is 8.96. So a pure copper five cent piece is VERY slightly heavier but WELL within the tolerance range. So weight tells you nothing. Report this Post to the Staff
Oijogja Pillar of the Community United States 715 Posts	Posted 02/05/2020 1:57 pm Hmm, okay, well my bad there. Didn't realize that. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7042 Posts	Posted 02/25/2020 10:13 pm @ Conder101...great added bit of information..Thanks Also, isn't copper a softer metal than nickel and had this coin been made from copper wouldn't it show more hits from circulation (assuming that it has been circulating since its mintage)?...Just wondering Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/26/2020 04:43 am XRF test time? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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