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Are Jefferson nickels before 1964 made of silver?
No.
How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
Where were 1964 US nickels minted?
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
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.
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.
How much is Jefferson nickels dated 1964 and before with no mint mark worth?
For the most part, 5 cents each.
How much silver in a pre 1964 nickel?
Same as post-1964 nickels: NONE. The only exception is for nickels minted 1942-45.
What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
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).
Who was on the nickel before Jefferson?
Indian Head (or Buffalo) nickels were struck before Jefferson nickels (1913-1938) Liberty nickels were struck before Indian Head nickels (1883-1912)
Are 1964 nickels or under have silver?
U.S. nickels dated 1964 or earlier contain the same copper/nickel blend as those dated 1965 and later. The only nickels that DO contain silver are "war" nickels dated 1942-1945, distinguishable by the large mint mark above Monticello.
Was 1964 the last year they used silver in a nickel?
No, it was 1945, 1964 nickels are NOT silver. Only the 1942 through 1945 nickels (War Nickels) with large reverse mintmarks are 35% silver. ALL other US nickels regardless of date are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
