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Yes, from 1942-1945 nickels were made with 35% silver. Look for a large P, S or D mintmark over the Monticello. Some 1942 nickels don't have this large mintmark over it and are not made out of silver.
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What is the value of a 1974 us nickel?
5 cents.Nearly all nickels from the late 1940s to today are only worth face value. None of them contain any silver. The only nickels that ever had any silver at all were the unusual "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945. All others back to 1866 are made of nickel and copper.5 cents, it is in common circulation.
What is 1940s silver dollar worth?
The U.S. didn't mint any silver dollars in the 1940s.
What years were Nickels made of pure silver?
Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
Are any new silver nickels?
None of the new US nickels are silver.
How much is 70 pure silver nickels worth?
No US nickels have ever been pure silver, the "war nickels" of 1942-1945 are 35% silver and are the only nickels to have any silver. Post new question.
What is the value of a 1974 us nickel?
5 cents.Nearly all nickels from the late 1940s to today are only worth face value. None of them contain any silver. The only nickels that ever had any silver at all were the unusual "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945. All others back to 1866 are made of nickel and copper.5 cents, it is in common circulation.
How much silver in war time nickels?
War Nickels contain 35% silver or 0.05626oz of silver.
What is 1940s silver dollar worth?
The U.S. didn't mint any silver dollars in the 1940s.
Are buffalo nickels made of silver?
None of the Buffalo nickels (1913-1938) were struck in silver.
Do 2004 Jefferson peace treaty nickels have any silver?
No they do not, the ONLY nickels to have any silver are the "War Nickels" from late 1942 to 1946
What years were Nickels made of pure silver?
Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
Do us nickels have silver in them?
No, they don't. US nickels are made of copper and nickel. The only ones that DO contain silver are war nickels, minted 1942-1945.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
