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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%
How much silver in a pre 1964 nickel?
Same as post-1964 nickels: NONE. The only exception is for nickels minted 1942-45.
Where were 1964 US nickels minted?
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
Are quarters and dimes minted prior to 1964 silver?
Yes, U.S. quarters and dimes struck in 1964 or before are 90% silver.
Do pre 1964 nickles have silver?
Yes, pre-1964 nickels, specifically the ones minted from 1942 to 1945, contain silver. During World War II, the U.S. Mint produced these "War Nickels" with a composition of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese to conserve nickel for the war effort. However, nickels minted before 1942 and after 1945 do not contain silver and are made of a copper-nickel alloy.
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.
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.
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.
What is the value of nickels minted prior to 1964?
That's an extremely broad question because nickels have been minted since 1866 at 3 different mints. Please see the Related Links for value guides. Also remember that except for the famous "war nickels" of 1942-45, US nickels have never been made out of silver so they're the only nickels that have any extra melt value. All other nickels are made of a copper-nickel alloy so any extra value they might have would be purely as collectible items.
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).
Do pre 1964 US nickels have any silver content?
For the most part no, except for those minted from 1942-45, which contain 35% silver. All other US nickels, regardless of date, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What is the value of a 1964 nickel?
5 cents. The only nickels to contain silver are the "war nickels" produced from 1943-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello. 1964 nickels use the same composition as today, have a high mintage and are easily found in pocket change. They are worth no more than 5 cents. There were over 2 billion nickels minted that year.
