| Glossary ID | 103 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cupro-nickel |
| Search Letter | C |
| Description | (or Cupronickel). Alloy of Copper and Nickel widely used in modern coins. Cupronickel (usually 75% copper, 25% nickel) became the popular choice to replace silver from 1947. Cupronickel is shiny like silver and highly resistant to corrosion in seawater. |
| Last Update | 2021-11-29 09:27:05 |