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The only U.S. nickels that contain any silver were minted in late 1942 through 1945. These "War Nickels" are identified by a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello.
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Is the 1959 nickel made of silver?
No silver in a 1959 nickel.
What is difference between nickel silver and sterling silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and it was used to make 'silver' coins that were previously made in silver or 50% silver. British coins were silver up to 1921 and 50% silver until 1946, and then they were made of nickel silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.
What is the silver content of a 1960 1 franc from France?
There is no silver in this coin. Despite its silver appearance, it is actually composed of nickel.
What is oxidized is a galvanic cell made with silver and nickel electrodes?
the nickel metal
What is oxidized in galvanic cell made with silver and nickel electrodes?
The nickel metal(apex)
Are Iraq coins silver?
The Iraqi coins made for general use since 1960 are made of nickel, copper-nickel, stainless steel, copper plated steel and nickel plated steel.
Is the 1959 nickel made of silver?
No silver in a 1959 nickel.
How much silver is there in a 1900s v nickel?
The nickel was never made with silver, it is made with nickel, hence the name.
Is a1987 nickel made of silver?
No, no silver in it.
What is difference between nickel silver and sterling silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and it was used to make 'silver' coins that were previously made in silver or 50% silver. British coins were silver up to 1921 and 50% silver until 1946, and then they were made of nickel silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.
What is the silver content of a 1960 1 franc from France?
There is no silver in this coin. Despite its silver appearance, it is actually composed of nickel.
Is there any silver in 1960 Canada nickel?
No. Canada stopped using silver in their 5 cent piece after 1921, and that coin was much smaller than the nickel.
What is the value of a silver shoehorn made out of nickel silver?
It isn't silver. Nickel "silver" refers to an alloy of copper with nickel and zinc to make it look like silver but it really contains no silver at all.
How much silver is in a 1960 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 and copper is in a 1960 US nickel?
There's no silver, but lots of copper. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Is the Indian head nickel silver?
No it is made from an alloy of copper and nickel.
Was us coins ever made out of nickel and silver metal?
U.S. coins used to be made with silver, typically a blend of 90% silver with 10% copper. Then modern dimes, quarters, and half dollars are nickel-coated copper. Nickels are made with 25% nickel and 75% copper. There aren't any coins made of a silver/nickel blend.
