Judging by the fact that only 100 000 were minted, this coin should be worth at least US$ 3000 - 5000 today. I don't remember ever seeing this coin at any auction. Many prominent collectors that I know have never even seen it. I was lucky enough to hold one in my hand.
The value of a 1939 D nickel will vary depending on the circulation and overall condition of the coin. However, most 1939 D nickels', even in poor condition are worth an upwards of $95.00.
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One Shilling GBP in 1939 had the purchasing power of about £2.06 GBP today. One Shilling GBP in 1939 had the purchasing power of about $3.29 CAD today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
FBL Financial Group was created in 1939.
The average annual salary in 1939 was $1,850. The reason is was much lower than average salaries now is due to the fact that the cost of living was much lower back then, causing wages to be lower.
The rupee till 1939 where made of pure silver metal. The rupee in circulation where generally the rupees minted in that perticular year. in 1939 due to the second world war the cost of bullion (metal ) silver rose much above the actual value of rupee, hence resulted in the 1 rupee coin of 1939 to be used as silver, and hence was melted to be used as silver , to combat this even government witdrew and melted them , and since 1940 the quantity of silver metal was reduced , and finally they where made of nickel in 1947.
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Please check again. The U.S. didn't print any $1 silver certificates dated 1939.
Check that coin again. There were no US silver dollars minted that year.
8-4-11>> The value today is about $7.00.
0.6 times the spot value of silver which can be found at: http://money.cnn.com/data/commodities/
Please check your coin again. Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.
British Halfpennies have not been made from silver for hundreds of years. If you have a 1939 British silver halfpenny, it is because somebody plated it, and it has no value. A halfpenny made from silver would be worth about £20 GBP just because of the silver content.
The value of a 1939 George VI British silver half crown can vary depending on its condition and wear, but ranges between $3 and $20.
Circulated coins are $2.00-$5.00 and uncirculated are $10.00
The coin is valued at $18.00 in average circulated condition.
1939 is a very common date Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.