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Nickels minted between about 1942 and 1945 were made with silver due to steel being used in the war effort. A little over half an ounce of silver was used in each one, making them worth about $1.60 each as of early this year.
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Did the mint ever make gold 1906 Liberty nickels?
NO Never!
What years were US nickels made of silver?
From late October 1942 through 1945 US nickels contained 35% silver. Nickel was needed for the war effort so the Mint changed the coins to eliminate that metal. Silver "war nickels" can be identified by the use of a large P, D, or S mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
Is there silver in a 1941 US nickel?
No. The only nickels to contain silver are those minted 1942-45, though not all of them from '42 have silver. The way to tell is that all silver nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse, above Monticello.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
The years when US quarters, nickels, and dimes were made of silver are as follows: Quarters: Prior to 1965, quarters were made of 90% silver. Nickels: US nickels have never been made of silver. They have always been composed of a blend of copper and nickel. Dimes: Prior to 1965, dimes were made of 90% silver.
Do 1942-1945 nickels have to have mint marks to have silver in them?
In WWII, The United States had to use 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. The dates for these 35% silver nickels are 1942(P,S) (NOT D), 1943(P,D,S), 1944(P,D,S), and 1945(P,D,S). The mint marks on these coins are located above the dome of Monticello. Contrary to popular misunderstanding, these are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The rest are all made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What yr was dimes and nickels less silver?
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
Did the mint ever make gold 1906 Liberty nickels?
NO Never!
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
Did America ever mint nickels made out of silver?
Yes, nickels were 35% silver from 1942-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello (some 1942 nickels were released in the standard copper/nickel alloy but these do not have the large mintmark over the Monticello). The half dime (minted until 1873) was 90% silver was a 5 cent piece like the modern nickel but was considerably smaller.
Do all of the war time nickels have mint marks?
Yes, all the silver war nickels have mint marks, even Philadelphia. There will be a large letter P, D, or S above Monticello.
Did all of the war time nickels 1942 to 1945 have mint marks?
Yes. All the silver war nickels had a large mint mark on the reverse side above Monticello, even Philadelphia.
What years were US nickels made of silver?
From late October 1942 through 1945 US nickels contained 35% silver. Nickel was needed for the war effort so the Mint changed the coins to eliminate that metal. Silver "war nickels" can be identified by the use of a large P, D, or S mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
Are 1949 nickels silver?
No. 25% Nickel, 75% Copper. All nickels made since the coin was introduced in 1866 have been made of the same alloy except for the famous "war nickels" struck during WWII The Mint started using silver in nickels part-way through 1942 because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Some 1942 nickels were still made of copper-nickel alloy, but those made from silver, copper, and manganese were identified by the use of a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. Silver "nickels" were minted through the end of 1945. The normal 25% nickel / 75% copper composition was resumed in 1946. No a 1940 nickel was not made of silver. 1942-1945 nickels had some silver in them. 35%.
How can you tell if a US nickel is made of silver?
The only nickels that ever contained any silver were the famous "war nickels" struck from mid-1942 to the end of 1945. They're distinguished by a gray color when tarnished and by the presence of a very large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello.
Is there silver in a 1941 US nickel?
No. The only nickels to contain silver are those minted 1942-45, though not all of them from '42 have silver. The way to tell is that all silver nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse, above Monticello.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
The years when US quarters, nickels, and dimes were made of silver are as follows: Quarters: Prior to 1965, quarters were made of 90% silver. Nickels: US nickels have never been made of silver. They have always been composed of a blend of copper and nickel. Dimes: Prior to 1965, dimes were made of 90% silver.
How much silver does a 1954 US nickel contain?
The only U.S. nickels to ever have silver in them were minted from the latter part of 1942 until the end of the 1945 minting year. These nickels are identified by the very large mint mark located on the reverse (tails) side of the coin above the dome of Monticello.
