two nickles made of copper?

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  1. Error66

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    Can anyone please offer some information on copper nickels which each weigh 5 grams? they are from 1980 Denver mint. Thank You Very Much, Error66.
     
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    Here are photos of said nickels...
     

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  4. paddyman98

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    I don't think those are made of copper. Could be environmental damage. If they were struck on a copper planchet they would be the same size a Cent. It looks like a normal Nickel sized planchet.
     
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  5. Error66

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    Thank You Paddyman98. They weigh 5 grams each, but I do not believe that they ever received the final clad. Yes, environmental damage sounds about right. I greatly appreciate your response and knowledge. ~Jim
     
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  6. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Nickels are not clad, they are a solid alloy all the way through. These coins are just environmentally damaged.
     
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