Worth 5 CentsDid you know that Congress officially authorized the use of the Nickel on this date in 1866? Even though only partially made of nickel (25% nickel & mostly copper), it’s one of the few coins in the U.S. named after its metal content (always been partial to Silver Dollars ourselves.)
Nickel with the addition of chromium can also be used in the making of steel to resist rust. Similar to this 3-rail, ornamental steel fence Tahoe’s crews installed in Dayton (Lyon County.) The posts & panels are pre-galvanized with a black, powder coat finish to increase the fence’s durability.
