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The only nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII when nickel was a strategic metal. All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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How much silver is in a 1962 US nickel?
Only the war years of 1942-1945 have silver. All Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to mid-1942 and 1946 to date are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
When was Thomas Jefferson put on the US nickel?
The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.
Is Thomas Jefferson on the US nickel?
Yes. The image of Thomas Jefferson was placed on the US nickel in 1938.
What is the value of a silver 1938 buffalo nickel?
No Buffalo nickels ever had any silver in them only copper and nickel. Also 1938 was the last year of issue and all Buffalo nickels dated 1938 were made in Denver the mint mark is on the back under FIVE CENTS and most circulated coins are only 1 or 2 dollars
How much silver in a 1944 buffalo nickel?
Buffalo nickels stopped being minted in 1938. If you're referring to a '44 Jefferson war nickel, then it contains 35% silver.
From 1913 to 1938 what animal was on the reverse of the US nickel?
Buffalo
What US President's head has been featured on the nickel since 1938?
Thomas Jefferson is the president on the nickel.
How much is a buffalo1943 nickel worth?
1913-1938 are the years the us mint minted "buffalo" nickel's.. Only Jefferson nickels were minted in 1943. 1943 nickel is usually called a "War Nickel" (minted during war time w/ silver) Hope I didn't confuse the question...
What is the value of a 1938 silver nickel?
The only nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII when nickel was a strategic metal. All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What is the sliver in 1962 nickel?
A US nickel dated 1962 contains no silver - it is 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Does a 1938 walking liberty half dollar have silver in it?
All US half dollars made up till 1964 were 90% silver and 10% copper. Halves dated 1965-70 were 40% silver, and those dated 1971 and later are copper-nickel.
What is the value of a 1942 us nickel with a p on the top of capitol hill?
That is known as a "war nickel" to save nickel for the war effort, the US government replaced some of the nickel in the nickel with silver. At the time of writing the silver content in them is around $1.70. The reason for the mintmark over the Monticello was that the idea was that people would know they contained silver.
