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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hobo, post: 370236, member: 11521&quot;]If the metal content of the coins is changed vending machines will most likely have to be modified to recognize and accept the new coins. Not only do the vending machines verify the diameter, thickness and weight of coins, some (most?) also have a discriminator that verifies the electrical resistance of the coins. The electrical resistance of a steel coin is not the same as a copper and nickel coin. And, if nickels are made of steel they won&#039;t make it past the magnets whose job is to catch slugs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the metal content of these coins, especially the nickel, is changed the matter should be thoroughly thought-out with input from the vending industry. And don&#039;t forget that every vending machine that must be modified to accept the new coins will cost the owner $100 or more - costs that will be passed along to their customers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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