None. The only years nickels contained silver were 1942-45.
The nickel was never made with silver, it is made with nickel, hence the name.
The 1940 cent consists of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The 1940 nickel consists of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The 1940 dime, quarter and half dollar consists of 90% silver and 10% copper.
The only years US nickels were struck in silver was 1942-1945. 1940 Jefferson nickels are still found in circulation, depending on condition and mintmark it may be worth 10 cents but likely is face value.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper). The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
Most are worth about $1.00 just for the silver.
There is absolutely no silver in that coin.
No there is not.
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
...If it is nickel silver it contains no silver. It is rather an alloy of nickel and copper to create the look of silver.
The nickel was never made with silver, it is made with nickel, hence the name.
The 1940 cent consists of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The 1940 nickel consists of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The 1940 dime, quarter and half dollar consists of 90% silver and 10% copper.
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The only years US nickels were struck in silver was 1942-1945. 1940 Jefferson nickels are still found in circulation, depending on condition and mintmark it may be worth 10 cents but likely is face value.
"nickel silver" and "German silver" actually contains no silver, so it is incredibly cheap. It is generally an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc, though the exact formula varies.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper). The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
None. Alpaca silver is another name for nickel silver which is a base metal alloy of copper with zinc and/or nickel.
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.