NICKEL COIN Meaning and
Definition
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A nickel coin is a denomination of currency that has a value of five cents. It is primarily used in the United States and Canada as legal tender. The name "nickel" derives from the fact that the coin is composed of an alloy predominantly made up of nickel metal.
In the United States, the nickel coin features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts Monticello, Jefferson's estate in Virginia. It has a diameter of 21.21 millimeters and a thickness of 1.95 millimeters.
The Canadian nickel coin, on the other hand, features the image of a beaver, an iconic animal in Canadian history, on the reverse side. The obverse side of the coin displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who is the reigning monarch of Canada. The Canadian nickel coin has a diameter of 21.2 millimeters and a thickness of 1.76 millimeters.
Nickel coins are widely accepted in various transactions and are commonly used for small purchases, such as vending machines, snacks, and public transportation fares. Due to its relatively low value, it is often used as change for larger denominations. However, with the rise of digital transactions, the use and circulation of nickel coins have gradually decreased in recent years.
Common Misspellings for NICKEL COIN
- bickel coin
- mickel coin
- jickel coin
- hickel coin
- nuckel coin
- njckel coin
- nkckel coin
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- nixkel coin
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- nicjel coin
- nicmel coin
- niclel coin
- nicoel coin
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- nickwl coin
Etymology of NICKEL COIN
The word "nickel" originally referred to a small, coin-like object, and its etymology can be traced back to the German word "Kupfernickel". "Kupfernickel" is a compound word, combining "Kupfer" (meaning "copper") and "Nickel" (meaning "devil" or "demon"). This term was used in German mining to refer to a mineral that looked like copper ore but did not yield any copper when smelted due to its high nickel content. Originally, miners considered this mineral an unwanted interference during copper mining, hence the association with the devil or a mischievous spirit.
The term "nickel" was adopted into English in the 18th century, and by the early 19th century, it became associated with the five-cent coin that was composed mainly of nickel.
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