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No, the only US nickels made out of silver are the 35% silver war nickels minted from 1942-1945 with a large P, D or S mintmark over the Monticello.
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What is the value of a 1940 silver nickel?
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?"
How much silver is in 1940 nickel?
None. The only years nickels contained silver were 1942-45.
What metals were used for 1940 coins?
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.
What is the value of a 1940 silver US nickel?
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.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
Value of a 1940 silver nickel?
7-5-11>>> The ONLY US nickels to have any silver were the "War Nickels" struck from late 1942 to 1945. And all of them have large mintmarks on the reverse above the dome of Monticello.
Is there any silver in a 1940 nickel?
No there is not.
How much is a silver Canadian 1940 nickel?
There is absolutely no silver in that coin.
What is the value of a 1940 silver nickel?
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?"
How much silver is in 1940 nickel?
None. The only years nickels contained silver were 1942-45.
Is solid nickel silver valuable?
DOES NICKEL SILVER HAVE ANY VALUE$ thank you
Does a v nickel have silver in it?
No it does not have any silver
Is there silver in 1940 nickel?
The ONLY U.S. nickels to have any silver were the "War Nickels" struck from late 1942 to 1945. And all of them have large mintmarks on the reverse above the dome of Monticello.
What metals were used for 1940 coins?
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.
What is the value of a 1940 silver US nickel?
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.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
Is nickel silver 925 silver?
Not even close, Nickel "silver" has no silver and is a copper alloy. It simply looks slightly like silver. Items might be silver plated though. Nickel silver, also called German silver, is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver. The nickel gives it a shiny, silver appearance.
Value of a 1940 silver nickel?
7-5-11>>> The ONLY US nickels to have any silver were the "War Nickels" struck from late 1942 to 1945. And all of them have large mintmarks on the reverse above the dome of Monticello.
Is there a metal without nickel in it?
Gold and pure silver don't contain any nickel.
