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Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
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Where were 1964 US nickels minted?
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
How do you know where a 1954 nickel is minted?
Jefferson nickels dated before 1964 have the mint mark on the back, directly to the right of Monticello (except for the silver "war" nickels, where the mint mark is larger and above Monticello).
1964 silver nickel?
Nickels that year weren't made of silver. There was no change in metal composition in nickels in the 1960s. The only nickels that do contain silver are those minted between 1942 and '45. Anything post-war is only worth face value.
What are US nickels made of before 1964?
Nickels are made of 75% copper and only 25% nickel, including nearly all of those made before 1964. Silver was only used in dimes, quarters, and half dollars at that time, not nickels. "war nickels" minted during 1942-1945 were made of silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was a strategic metal. These are the only nickels that ever contained silver. Urban legends and internet rumors to the contrary, all other nickels are made of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy.
Does a nickel from 1964 with a D on the right side of the monticello have any silver?
No. It's the same copper/nickel blend as every* other U.S. nickel minted since 1866. There were a billion of them minted in 1964, and it's worth 5 cents. *The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver are the "war nickels" of 1942-1945.
How much silver in a pre 1964 nickel?
Same as post-1964 nickels: NONE. The only exception is for nickels minted 1942-45.
Are Jefferson nickels before 1964 made of silver?
No.
Where were 1964 US nickels minted?
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
Are nickels minted prior to 1964 minted in silver?
Nickels before 1964 are made of the same nickel/copper blend as nickels made after 1964. The only nickels to contain any silver are "war" nickels, minted 1942-1945. This means even buffalo nickels don't have any silver.
How do you know where a 1954 nickel is minted?
Jefferson nickels dated before 1964 have the mint mark on the back, directly to the right of Monticello (except for the silver "war" nickels, where the mint mark is larger and above Monticello).
1964 silver nickel?
Nickels that year weren't made of silver. There was no change in metal composition in nickels in the 1960s. The only nickels that do contain silver are those minted between 1942 and '45. Anything post-war is only worth face value.
Is a 1964 quarter real silver?
Yes. All U.S. quarters minted in or before 1964 are 90% silver.
What are US nickels made of before 1964?
Nickels are made of 75% copper and only 25% nickel, including nearly all of those made before 1964. Silver was only used in dimes, quarters, and half dollars at that time, not nickels. "war nickels" minted during 1942-1945 were made of silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was a strategic metal. These are the only nickels that ever contained silver. Urban legends and internet rumors to the contrary, all other nickels are made of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy.
Does a nickel from 1964 with a D on the right side of the monticello have any silver?
No. It's the same copper/nickel blend as every* other U.S. nickel minted since 1866. There were a billion of them minted in 1964, and it's worth 5 cents. *The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver are the "war nickels" of 1942-1945.
Does every quarter have silver in it?
Every U.S. quarter minted in or before 1964 contains silver.
Are quarters and dimes minted prior to 1964 silver?
Yes, U.S. quarters and dimes struck in 1964 or before are 90% 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.
