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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Is any 1940 nickel silver?
No, the only US nickels made out of silver are the 35% silver war nickels minted from 1942-1945 with a large P, D or S mintmark over the Monticello.
What years are the best Jefferson nickels?
Most Jefferson nickels were minted in such large numbers that they're not worth much more than face value. The major exceptions are:1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition."War nickels" dated 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.1938-S nickels are worth $1 to $5 depending on condition1939-D nickels are worth $3 to $40 depending on conditionA couple of error nickels, 1949 with a D over an S mint mark and 1954 with an S over a D, are worth extra, as well.NOTE: Regardless of many misconceptions, the above-mentioned "war nickels" are the ONLY American nickels that contain any silver. All others are made of a cupronickel alloy.
