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For US 5 cent coins,except for the War Nickels dated 1942-1945 that have 35% silver in them, all nickels from 1866 to 2010 are made from a copper nickel alloy of .750 copper and .250 nickel
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What were US quarters made of before 1968?
silver
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
What are 2014 nickels made of?
2014 US nickels, like most US nickels, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. 2014 Canadian nickels are made of an alloy of 94.5% steel and 3.5% copper, plated with 2% nickel.
What are US nickels made of before 1964?
Nickels are made of 75% copper and only 25% nickel, including nearly all of those made before 1964. Silver was only used in dimes, quarters, and half dollars at that time, not nickels. "war nickels" minted during 1942-1945 were made of silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was a strategic metal. These are the only nickels that ever contained silver. Urban legends and internet rumors to the contrary, all other nickels are made of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy.
Do us nickels have silver in them?
No, they don't. US nickels are made of copper and nickel. The only ones that DO contain silver are war nickels, minted 1942-1945.
When did they start minting nickels?
The first US nickels (5¢) were minted in 1866. The first Canadian nickels were made in 1922.
Do nickels conduct electricity?
Yes. US nickels are made of copper and nickel, while Canadian nickels are made of plated steel, all of which are good conductors of electricity.
Were there any silver US nickels made in 1964?
No, there were no silver US nickels made in 1964. Prior to 1965, the composition of US nickels included 25% nickel and 75% copper. However, starting in 1965, the composition changed to a mixture of copper and nickel clad.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
The years when US quarters, nickels, and dimes were made of silver are as follows: Quarters: Prior to 1965, quarters were made of 90% silver. Nickels: US nickels have never been made of silver. They have always been composed of a blend of copper and nickel. Dimes: Prior to 1965, dimes were made of 90% silver.
How many nickels were made in 2012?
According to the US mint, about 1023.60 million nickels were made in 2012. This is just over 1 billion.
Who made a square nickel?
The US does not make square nickels.
US nickels are made from nickel true are false?
false
