Although at various times societies have used other metals in coinage including aluminium , lead , nickel , stainless steel , tin , and zinc , the name coinage metals is used to highlight the special physio-chemical properties that make this series of metals uniquely well suited for monetary purposes .
The name `` coinage metals '' is often used in casual speech to refer to these elements , but various cultures have used many other metals in coinage including aluminium , lead , nickel , stainless steel , and zinc .