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Is there silver in a nickel?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 6/16/2022

No. 25% Nickel, 75% Copper.

All nickels made since the coin was introduced in 1866 have been made of the same alloy except for the famous "war nickels" struck during WWII The Mint started using silver in nickels part-way through 1942 because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Some 1942 nickels were still made of copper-nickel alloy, but those made from silver, copper, and manganese were identified by the use of a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello.

Silver "nickels" were minted through the end of 1945. The normal 25% nickel / 75% copper composition was resumed in 1946.

No a 1940 nickel was not made of silver. 1942-1945 nickels had some silver in them. 35%.

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