wrong?

[Newton Hunt]

>Also sprach Newton Hunt:
>>
>> Dear Audrey,
>>
>> Checking with a magnet will tell all.
>>
>>         Newton
>>         nhunt@jagat.com
>
>Hi, list:
>
>If this is regarding the nickel/iron question, I'm afraid a magnet won't
>help.  Nickel is about as magnetically susceptible as iron.  That is why
>when Canada switched to all-nickel coins in the 1960's they had to change
>the counterfit-dectecting system in coin vending machines.
>
>Tim Keenan
>Noteworthy Piano Service
>Kitchener, ON
>
Nichol is non magnetic.  As is copper.  Aluminum if anti-magnetic (repelled
by a magnetic field).

Nichol/iron alloys display some magnetic qualities as do chrome/iron alloys.

Find an American nichol 5 cent piece and a magnet.

        Newton
        nhunt@jagat.com