HollyRose2003 HollyRose2003 26-11-2017 Chemistry contestada Old 5p and 10p coins in the UK were made from cupro-nickel. Cupro-nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel. New 5p coins and 10p coins in the UK are now made from nickel-plated steel and not from cupro-nickel. Explain why.