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CHROMIUM-PLATED STEEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coining
  • Numismatics
  • Coins and Bank Notes
OBS

The first chromium-plated five-cent piece was first issued in 1944. The 1951 commemorative nickel was made of steel coated with a very thin (.01 mm) layer of nickel and plated with chromium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Monnayage
  • Numismatique
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
OBS

Les premières pièces de cinq cents en acier chromé ont été émises en 1944. La pièce commémorative de 1951 a été faite d'acier recouvert d'une couche de nickel très mince (0,01 millimètre) puis de chrome.

Spanish

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