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What is the value of 1939 silver Liberty nickel?
Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel rather than a Liberty nickel, and it isn't made of silver. Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912, and popular mythology to the contrary, nearly all US nickels are made of an alloy of copper and nickel, with no silver at all. The only nickels that ever contained silver were minted during WWII. Please see the Related Question.
What is the value of 1903-1911 pure silver nickels?
The only US nickels to have silver in them were the 1942-1945 war nickels, from the dates yours are Liberty Head nickels that are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. In average condition they're worth $2-$3 each.
Are liberty nickels affected by silver prices?
No, because Liberty nickels don't contain any silver. Like nearly all US nickels, they're made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.The only American nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter (P, D, or S) over the dome of Monticello on the back.
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 Nickels made from real silver?
No, Nickels are made from a mixture of 25% Nickel and 75% Copper.
Value of 1936 d liberty head nickel?
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
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.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
What metal is a 1888 V nickel made of?
All Liberty Head nickels are made from the same alloy as current nickels: 75% copper mixed with 25% nickel. Regardless of common misunderstandings, the only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" made during WWII when nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
How many 1906 nickels were made?
38,612,000 Liberty Head nickels were made in 1906. All were struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
What metal was used to make 1911 Liberty Head nickels?
Liberty head nickels are made of the same metal as nearly all US nickels, an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. The only time nickels had a different composition was during World War II. Special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945 due to metal shortages. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese and can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back. Regardless of many popular misunderstandings these are the ONLY nickels that ever contained silver.
Can you melt nickels for silver?
No, melting nickels will not produce silver as they are made primarily of nickel and copper. Silver is a distinct element with its own properties and cannot be obtained by melting nickels.
