Coins

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What is a penny?

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A penny is a coin that is worth one cent in the United States. It is made primarily of zinc and copper.

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What is a dime?

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A dime is a coin that is worth ten cents in the United States. It is the smallest in size among U.S. coins.

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What is a nickel?

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A nickel is a coin that is worth five cents in the United States. It is made of a combination of nickel and copper.

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How many pennies make a dollar?

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There are 100 pennies in a dollar.

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How many dimes make a dollar?

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There are 10 dimes in a dollar.

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How many nickels make a dollar?

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There are 20 nickels in a dollar.

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What is the composition of a penny?

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A penny is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.

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What is the composition of a nickel?

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A nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

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What is the composition of a dime?

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A dime is composed of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.

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What is the historical significance of the penny?

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The penny has been in circulation since 1793 and is one of the oldest coins in the U.S. currency system.