What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

I have a £1 coin which will stick to a 1p, a 2p and a 5p but not a 20p or another £1 coin. If I turn the £1 coin over, it repels, just like a magnet. The coins were in an old pair of jeans for several weeks but there was nothing else in the pocket with them.

I'm guessing it's a fake and that's why it wouldn't work in the car park machine yesterday but why would it be magnetised? Any ideas?

Re: What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

One of these perhaps? https://www.amazon.co.uk/STRONG-MAGN...TRICK-POUND/dp

Re: What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

Must have iron in it, I think. Perhaps you had it next to a wallet or phone case with a magnetic clasp.
Careful, it might stop your debit cards from working if you keep it in your wallet! .

Re: What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

I have heard of that before Tessa where a bank card can be wiped by coins but that's the thing, there was nothing in there with them. Odd.

Re: What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

Could be your magnetic personality!

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The link didn't work but it's possible I suppose.

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Thank you TessA. That's the answer I've been waiting for.

Re: What would cause a £1 coin to become magnetised?

Strange that link won't work for me now. Try this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magic-Tric...-/390673290533

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That seems more like the answer, imo.

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Wow! Thanks Purwell. I think you are right. I might try to sell it.