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By the date. The Jefferson nickels were made from a copper, silver and manganese alloy during World War II: 1942-1945
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How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
Does silver contain nickel?
No, nickel is an element. Silver is another element. Neither are alloys, silver only contains silver, nickel only contains nickel. "German silver", which is not actually silver, does contain nickel. It's a silver-colored alloy of nickel, copper and zinc.
Is the 1959 nickel made of silver?
No silver in a 1959 nickel.
Is nickel silver same value as sterling silver?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper and no nickel.
What is difference between nickel silver and sterling silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and it was used to make 'silver' coins that were previously made in silver or 50% silver. British coins were silver up to 1921 and 50% silver until 1946, and then they were made of nickel silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.
How do you tell the difference between nickel and silver?
Nickel is a silver-colored metal that tends to have a more yellowish tint compared to silver. Additionally, nickel is not as shiny as silver and is heavier than silver. You can also check for markings on the metal to confirm the material.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
What is a 1942 nickel worth?
If it's a regular nickel, 5 cents. If it's a silver war nickel (with a large mint mark on the back), $2.
What is the dollar value of a 1934 silver buffalo head nickel?
Buffalo head nickels were never made of silver. See the related question below for the value of a regular 1934 nickel.
How can you tell a silver half dollar?
The easy way is by the dates. Halves made in 1964 or before are 90% silver and 10% copper. Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are only 40% silver. All regular issue halves from 1971 to date are copper-nickel.
Does silver contain nickel?
No, nickel is an element. Silver is another element. Neither are alloys, silver only contains silver, nickel only contains nickel. "German silver", which is not actually silver, does contain nickel. It's a silver-colored alloy of nickel, copper and zinc.
How can you tell the difference between silver plated flutes and nickel plated flutes?
By the color, obviously. NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
How do you tell German silver from monel?
German silver is an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel, while Monel is a nickel-copper alloy. Monel typically has a higher nickel content compared to German silver, giving it a more silver-like appearance. Additionally, Monel is more resistant to corrosion and tarnish compared to German silver.
How much silver is there in nickel silver one dollar 1998?
...If it is nickel silver it contains no silver. It is rather an alloy of nickel and copper to create the look of silver.
Is silverware wm a rogers silver nickel r real?
is there william a rogers silver nickel
Is the 1959 nickel made of silver?
No silver in a 1959 nickel.
How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
