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75% copper and only 25% nickel, the same composition used since 1866 except during WWII.
The only US nickels that contained any silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. These coins are 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese.
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What is a 1961 nickel made of?
If it is a US nickel, it is 25% nickel, 75% copper. If it is a Canadian nickel I believe it is 100% nickel.
What are US state quarters made of?
All US state quarters intended for circulation are made out of copper-nickel, 92% copper, 8% nickel.
What is the metal used to make a nickel?
A US nickel is an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% silver.Current Canadian nickels are made of plated steel. Older ones are made of pure nickel.
Why are pennies made from nickel?
They aren't made from nickel. Past US cents have been made of copper, bronze, or steel. Since 1982 they've been made of copper-plated zinc.True "pennies" from Britain (US coins are actually "cents") are made of copper-plated steel.The only US cents to contain nickel were Flying Eagle and some early-date Indian Head cents; they were 88% copper and 12% nickel.
What is a 1949 nickel made of?
It is made of copper and nickel. A 1949 NICKEL is made from copper & nickel.
What nickel was made in 1899?
Liberty Head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912.
Why was the 1899 Liberty V nickel made?
For the same reason any other nickel was made - to provide coins for commerce.
What is a 1899 Liberty V nickel made out of?
All Liberty Head nickels (1883-1912) are made from 75% copper & 25% nickel.
How much is a US 1899 nickel worth?
Average retail value: $1.00-$3.00
What is the value of an 1899 silver buffalo head nickel?
Please check again and post a new question: > Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. An 1899 nickel would have a picture of Miss Liberty on the front and the Roman numeral V (= 5) on the back. > All nickels except those from WWII (1942-45) are made of copper-nickel, not silver. > There's no coin called a "buffalo head" nickel. The names are either an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel.
What is a 1961 nickel made of?
If it is a US nickel, it is 25% nickel, 75% copper. If it is a Canadian nickel I believe it is 100% nickel.
What is the US made out of?
it is made out of a mixture of copper and nickel
What is a 2014 nickel made of?
A 2014 US nickel is made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. A 2014 Canadian nickel is made of an alloy of 94.5% steel and 3.5% copper, plated with nickel (2%)
What is the value of an 1899 Indian head nickel?
Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. An 1899 nickel would be a Liberty nickel. Please check again and post a new, separate question.
Who made the nickel?
The designer of the first US nickel was James B. Longacre.
What is the color of a US nickel?
The color of a US nickel is silverish. US nickels are actually made of 75% copper, but the silvery color of the remaining nickel 25% predominates.
What is the US dime made out of?
it is made out of a mixture of copper and nickel
