RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; a case that is connected to the first electrode and accommodates the electrode assembly, and includes an opening; a cap plate that is coupled to the case to cover an outer area of the opening and includes a through-hole exposing a central area of the opening; a terminal plate that is connected to the second electrode and is insulation-bonded to the cap plate so as to cover the through-hole; and a thermal-fusion layer that is positioned between the cap plate and the terminal plate and insulation-bonds the cap plate and the terminal plate, and the cap plate includes a plating layer that is directly bonded to the thermal-fusion layer.