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Mungo \two sheds\ Toadfoot
 
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Ian Johnston wrote:
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:16:30 UTC, (s--p--o--n--i--x)
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That's because copper coins aren't copper, afaik.


Copper plated steel, these days.


There's some fun to be had with two 2p coins and a magnet - find one which
is copper and one which is steel. Use a magnet to show someone that a 2p
coin can be picked up with a magnet then switch the coins and let them try
it.

Si