Are 1943 pennie's really the only magnetic US coins

[Neighbor]

I have a 1953 D wheat back that's shinny like a nickel and sticks to my magnet. Why would this be?

[admrose]

I have a 1953 D wheat back that's shinny like a nickel and sticks to my magnet. Why would this be?

This should be in the Lincoln Cent Discussion area, but I digress.

Someone probably plated it with a magnetic alloy post-Mint. Pictures would be useful but it's not worth any more than .01.

To answer your question, yes steelies are the only magnetic US coin.

[jcuve]

It might be plated with something that is attracted to a magnet. Do you have a picture?

EDIT: I merged the threads. General discussion is an acceptable area.

[liveandievarieties]

Steel cents are the only US coin attracted to a magnet, do you run a magnet over all your dimes, quarters, halves and dollars in addition to nickles?