The Ultimate Guide to Nickel Investing – Seeking Alpha

Nickel is one of the oldest known metals, with uses tracing back more than 5,000 years. Historically, nickel has been often confused with silver thanks to its physical appearance. The metal, first classified as a chemical element in the 18th century, is used widely today. While perhaps the best-known use of nickel is in U.S. currency, the metal has a handful of additional applications as well.