how do u equal $0.55 with two coins without useing a nickel and us coins

I think you've worded this classic riddle inaccurately. Check this site.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/You_have_two_US_coins_that_have_a_total_value_of_55_cents_and_one_of_them_is_not_a_nickel_What_are_the_two_coins