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All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
War nickels were struck in a special alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. These coins are all distinguished by a large mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
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How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
How much silver was in quarters before 1964?
1873 to 1964 .18084oz pure silver
How much is Jefferson nickels dated 1964 and before with no mint mark worth?
For the most part, 5 cents each.
How much silver were quarters made with before 1964?
Quarters minted before 1964 in the United States were made with 90% silver and 10% copper.
What is the value of a 1964 silver US nickel?
The only nickels with silver in them were minted during WW2. All others are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. A 1964 nickel is worth face value in circulated condition. Huge numbers of nickels were churned out in 1964 because higher-denomination silver coins were being withdrawn and melted. Nickels and pennies were the only coins that didn't have silver in them so they stayed in circulation. Their low value meant you'd get frequently get a fistful of change because nothing larger was available. Remember, a nickel weighs twice as much as a dime so if they'd both been made of silver back then, a nickel would have been worth as much as 2 dimes, which wouldn't have made a lot of "sense".
How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
How much silver in a pre 1964 nickel?
Same as post-1964 nickels: NONE. The only exception is for nickels minted 1942-45.
How much silver was in quarters before 1964?
1873 to 1964 .18084oz pure silver
How much of US silver coins is silver?
US dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and before contain 90% silver. Half Dollars from 1965 to 1970 contain 40% silver. The 1942 - 1945 nickels have 35% silver. Silver dollars dated 1935 and before have 90% silver.
How much silver in war time nickels?
War Nickels contain 35% silver or 0.05626oz of silver.
How much silver in American coins?
None. Last year of use - $1 coins : 1935 Half dollars : 90% silver, 1964; 40% silver, 1969 Dimes and quarters : 1964 Nickels : 1942 to 1945 only. Cents : never.
How much is 70 pure silver nickels worth?
No US nickels have ever been pure silver, the "war nickels" of 1942-1945 are 35% silver and are the only nickels to have any silver. Post new question.
How much is Jefferson nickels dated 1964 and before with no mint mark worth?
For the most part, 5 cents each.
How much silver is in the 1923 1924 buffalo nickels?
None. The only nickels with any silver in them were made from 1942 to 1945.
How much silver were quarters made with before 1964?
Quarters minted before 1964 in the United States were made with 90% silver and 10% copper.
How much silver is in a 1964 us nickel?
None. Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
