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How many 1943 US cents were made?
1943- 684,628,670 1943 d- 217,660,000 1943 s- 191,550,000
Do 1940's nickels have silver?
Yes, from 1942-1945 nickels were made with 35% silver. Look for a large P, S or D mintmark over the Monticello. Some 1942 nickels don't have this large mintmark over it and are not made out of silver.
When was silver taken out of nickels?
The term Silver War Nickels refers to those produced by the United States Mint from mid-1942 to 1945. These nickels differ from those minted before and after World War II, as those were made from 56% copper, 35% Silver and 9% manganese.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.
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 is the value of a 1943-S nickel?
The S indicates that the coin was minted in San Francisco Wartime nickels contain a small amount (about 1.5 gm) of silver so it might retail for $1 to $1.50 depending on how worn it is.
How many 1943 US cents were made?
1943- 684,628,670 1943 d- 217,660,000 1943 s- 191,550,000
Do 1940's nickels have silver?
Yes, from 1942-1945 nickels were made with 35% silver. Look for a large P, S or D mintmark over the Monticello. Some 1942 nickels don't have this large mintmark over it and are not made out of silver.
Which nickels are silver?
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.
When was silver taken out of nickels?
The term Silver War Nickels refers to those produced by the United States Mint from mid-1942 to 1945. These nickels differ from those minted before and after World War II, as those were made from 56% copper, 35% Silver and 9% manganese.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.
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.
Any nickel made before the 1960's is actually made of silver?
The only US nickels to ever have silver in them are The War Nickels. And are identified by very large mint marks ( P-D-S ) on the reverse of the coins above the dome of Monticello.1942 was the first year of issue but copper nickel coins were also struck for this year but they have regular mint marks. For 1943 1944 1945 only silver alloy coins were struck with the return of prewar composition in 1946.
What is the value of a 1943-S nickel?
The S indicates that the coin was minted in San Francisco Wartime nickels contain a small amount (about 1.5 gm) of silver so it might retail for $1 to $1.50 depending on how worn it is.
What makes a U.S nickel rare?
The same factors that control the rarity of most coins: - A small number struck and/or a small number still in existence - Difficulty in finding the coin in nearly unworn, or uncirculated/proof condition - Market "cachet"; i.e. how much "buzz" there is about the coin. Most rare U.S. nickels are error coins. The 2 major exceptions are 1880 Shield nickels and 1912-S Liberty nickels. > 1880 Shield nickels - $540 to $88,000 > 1912-S Liberty nickels - $150 to $17,000 > 1949 Jefferson nickels with a recut mint mark showing both a D and S - 2009 retail prices from $24 to $4,000 depending on condition > 1943 Jefferson nickels with a recut date showing both a 1943 and 1942 - $24 to $5,700 > 1916 Buffalo nickels with a recut date showing the date twice - $3,200 to $455,000 And the champ of the whole set - the famous 1913 Liberty nickels, struck privately (and illegally) by Mint employees. Only 5 are known and auction sales have ranged from $1.8 million to $5.3 million.
Do any of the 1960's nickels have silver in them?
Not a one. Nor do any nickels from the 1950s, 1930s, 1920s, or anything earlier. Nickels have been made of the same copper/nickel blend since they were first introduced in 1866. The one exception are the WWII-era war nickels (1945-1945) which contain 35% silver.
When did they stop making Indian head nickels?
Indian head (a/k/s buffalo) nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. 1938 coins were only made a Denver, as a temporary measure until the new Jefferson design was ready.
How many US nickels were made in 2009?
Philadelphia ("P" mint mark): 39,840,000 Denver ("D"): 46,800,000 San Francisco ("S"): 2,179,867; only minted for proof sets
How many 1943 pennies were made?
According to the 2011 Redbook price guide they made over 1,000,000,000 of them:Philadelphia (no mint mark): 684,628,670Denver (D): 217,660,000San Francisco (S): 191,550,000
