Nothing. The only time the US made silver nickels was from 1942-1945 during WW2. In 1969 they would have been made of copper and nickel.
In 1869, the 5 cent coin you are looking at is likely a shield nickel. In which case the coin is a copper-nickel composition (75% copper and 25% nickel). In the same year there was also a half dime, and that was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Shield nickel is the same size and shape as today's nickels, just a different design
Two different kinds of 3-cent pieces were issued in 1869, a small 14mm silver coin that in good condition may be worth about $300.00 and a larger dime size coin made from nickel, that coin in good condition is about $16.00.
50 cents. It's made of copper-nickel, not silver.
An 1867 three cent nickel, in good condition, is worth approximately $11. If it is in excellent condition, it can be worth up to $28.
In 1866 both the silver and nickel 3 cent piece were struck. So for the silver in MS-60 $840.00 The nickel is $101.00 in MS-60
In 1869, the 5 cent coin you are looking at is likely a shield nickel. In which case the coin is a copper-nickel composition (75% copper and 25% nickel). In the same year there was also a half dime, and that was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Shield nickel is the same size and shape as today's nickels, just a different design
Yes, these are all collectible coins. Values in average circulated condition as follows : 1910 nickel = $1.00 1868 nickel = $11.00 1869 nickel = $11.00 1863 cent = $5.00 1857 cent = $15.00
The Lincoln cent 5 to 10 cents, the Jefferson about $1.00 for the silver.
Two different kinds of 3-cent pieces were issued in 1869, a small 14mm silver coin that in good condition may be worth about $300.00 and a larger dime size coin made from nickel, that coin in good condition is about $16.00.
50 cents. It's made of copper-nickel, not silver.
the value of the nickel is 5 cent
A Bahamas nickel is worth more because it is made out of silver
No, dimes are worth 10 cents in the US. US dimes dated 1964 and earlier are silver and worth nearly $2 based on silver content alone. There were however, before the creation of the 5 cent nickel, silver 5 cent coins called half-dimes.
If it's made of nickel, it's worth face value. If it's the silver version, it's worth $1.70 (as of 24 June 2016). In case you're not sure which you have, the nickel version is magnetic.
An 1867 three cent nickel, in good condition, is worth approximately $11. If it is in excellent condition, it can be worth up to $28.
All 3 cent pieces issued by the US Mint had dates. If yours is worn so the date is not on it anymore then you will have to be know whether it is a silver 3 cent or a nickel 3 cent. The nickel 3 cent is about the size of a dime and the silver 3 cent is smaller than a dime. Without a date the value of these coins would be about $1-$2 for the silver 3 cent and about 25-50 cents for the nickel 3 cent.
In 1866 both the silver and nickel 3 cent piece were struck. So for the silver in MS-60 $840.00 The nickel is $101.00 in MS-60