nickels

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Going from a bulky commercial hydrogen sensor to a smart device about the size of a stack of three nickels was a technical challenge like that of any consumer-health wearable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He also thinks the government savings from not producing pennies will be offset by the need for more nickels, which are worth five cents but cost nearly 14 cents to make.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

“We don’t take those wooden nickels anymore,” he said.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

In an absolute External link worst-case scenario, Mitchell points out that his $250,000 investment in nickels will still always be worth at least $250,000.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

Her cart wasn’t as nice as the gift shop, but she was toothless and happy to get our nickels and dimes.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia