Which U.S. coin is the densest: the nickel, the penny, the dime, or the quarter?
Please help me with a question: Which U.S. coin is the densest—the nickel, the penny, the dime, or the quarter? I would appreciate a quick response. Thank you!
2 Answers
Dime is the densest of all The United States Mint legal tender coins.
The dime is the smallest and thinnest coin in circulation today. Lady Liberty appeared on the dime in various forms for many years, typically just her head, but her full body seated on a rock was used during the 1800s. From 1916 to 1945, she was depicted with wings on her head to symbolize freedom of thought, a design often referred to as the Mercury dime.
In 1946, the dime was chosen to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt due to his support of the March of Dimes, a program that raised funds for polio research. Roosevelt contracted the virus when he was 39 years old.
The following table provides specifications for The United States Mint legal tender coins currently in production for United States Mint Annual Sets:
The United States Mint via kwout
Of interest, coin collecting, one of the world’s oldest hobbies, was once practiced exclusively by kings, queens, and the very wealthy. Today, anyone can be a coin collector and own a piece of history from the U.S. Mint. Their wide selection of numismatic items includes gold, silver, and platinum coins, program coins, annual coin sets, proof sets, commemorative coins, and uncirculated coins.
Feb 18, 2025
Good question about coins! After checking data, I can tell you that among these U.S. coins:
The nickel is the densest!
Here's quick breakdown:
- Penny (modern): Made of copper-plated zinc, density about 7.1 g/cm³
- Nickel: Made of copper-nickel alloy, density about 8.9 g/cm³
- Dime: Made of copper-nickel cladding over copper core, density about 7.5 g/cm³
- Quarter: Same composition as dime, density about 7.5 g/cm³
Fun fact: Old pennies (pre-1982) were almost pure copper and more dense than modern ones. But nickel still wins!
Why nickel so dense? Because of metals used - copper-nickel alloy packs more mass in same space.
Any other coin questions? Happy to explain more! ?
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