what are its current uses?
For making coins.
Nickel
Coins still made with nickel alloys include one- and two-euro coins, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and 50¢ U.S
what is the lincoln cent? A one-cent coin. when was it's inception? The idea of a new coin design was put forth in 1904. who designed it? Victor David Brenner. when was it released? 2 August ,1909. who produces them? The United States Mint. where is this place located? There are currently four active coin-producing mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. what is it's functions? To produce coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce, as well as to control the movement of bullion. what is the last thing that you just said? It is gold, silver, or other precious metals in the form of bars, ingots, or specialized coins. what coins are produced by the mint? Different coins like nickel, dime, quarter, dollar and half dollar. when was the first one introduced? UNANSWERABLE what are its physical properties? It is hard, malleable and ductile. is it toxic? Larger doses or chronic inhalation exposure may be toxic, even carcinogenic. what is its value? As of September 2017, the metal was trading at $11,000/tonne, or $0.31/oz.
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Nickel [SEP] Current use
In the 21st century, the high price of nickel has led to some replacement of the metal in coins around the world. Coins still made with nickel alloys include one- and two-euro coins, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and 50¢ U.S. coins, and 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 UK coins. Nickel-alloy in 5p and 10p UK coins was replaced with nickel-plated steel began in 2012, causing allergy problems for some people and public controversy.