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What is the Difference Between a Penny and a Nickel?

A penny is 1/100th of a dollar and a nickel is 5 cents.


As to the difference between a penny and a nickel, it can be summarized as: "A penny is 1/100th of a dollar and a nickel is five cents."


The History of US Money

The history of US money is intertwined with the history of the United States. The first paper money in America was issued in 1690. It consisted of notes promising to pay the bearer on demand with an equivalent amount of gold or silver coins.


America’s first paper money was issued in 1690 with promises to pay the bearer on demand with an equivalent amount of gold or silver coins, which is what prompted America to adopt a gold standard.



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