India Republic - State Bank of India - 5 rupees - KM 357 - Copper nickel or stainless steel?

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@josephjk
Joined: 26 Tem 2011
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Posted: 17 Ara 2011, 12:00 #
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I received a coin of this type yesterday and it looks stainless steel and not copper nickel. Took a magnet to it and it stuck. Is there a way to tell the difference?


https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5710.html
Makake77
Joined: 15 Haz 2009
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Posted: 17 Ara 2011, 13:06 #
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well. that IS the way to tell - seems like there is actually a stainless steel version that is not listed
by Krause yet. please add a new entry with the images from your coin. thanks
@josephjk
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Posted: 17 Ara 2011, 13:42 #
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Will do thanks
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