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The only thing "special" about 1964 nickels is that billions of them were cranked out to help counter a shortage of higher-denomination coins that resulted from the run-up in silver prices. So many people were taking dimes, quarters, and halves out of circulation to sell them for their silver that it was difficult to make change.
Because nickels are, well, made of nickel (as well as copper) there was no reason for people to melt them and the mints went into overdrive making that denomination. You might pay for a 65¢ item with a $1 bill and get 7 nickels in change!
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Was 1964 the last year US nickels contained silver?
The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were those struck between 1942 and 1945, when nickel was a strategic war material. "War nickels" were about 35% silver with the rest made of copper and manganese. Otherwise, any nickel you find will be made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. So if you find, say, a 1957 or 1964 nickel in change feel free to spend it. It's not worth anything special.
What Value of 1964 nickle?
The 1964 Jefferson nickel is still in circulation.More than 1 BILLION were made. So if it has any wear at all, just spend it.
What is an 1964 nickel worth?
5.8 cents
Where and when was the 1964 US nickel minted?
They were minted at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. They were minted in 1964.
What is the value of a 1964 indian head nickel?
Check that coin again. The last year for the Indian head nickel was 1938.
How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
What is the value of a 2004 nickel?
a 2004 nickel has nothing special about it. so it is worth its face value of 5 cents
Can you melt 1964 US nickels for silver?
No, you cannot melt 1964 US nickels for silver. From 1965 onward, US nickels have been composed of a copper-nickel alloy. The 1964 US nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, not silver.
How much silver is in quarters after 1964?
None in circulating quarters. Except for special proof sets and some uncirculated bicentennial sets, all quarters minted after 1964 are made of copper and nickel.
Was 1964 the last year US nickels contained silver?
The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were those struck between 1942 and 1945, when nickel was a strategic war material. "War nickels" were about 35% silver with the rest made of copper and manganese. Otherwise, any nickel you find will be made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. So if you find, say, a 1957 or 1964 nickel in change feel free to spend it. It's not worth anything special.
How much silver is in US quarters after 1964?
None in circulating quarters. Except for special proof sets and some uncirculated bicentennial sets, all quarters minted after 1964 are made of copper and nickel.
What Value of 1964 nickle?
The 1964 Jefferson nickel is still in circulation.More than 1 BILLION were made. So if it has any wear at all, just spend it.
What is an 1964 nickel worth?
5.8 cents
What is a 38 special marble handle nickel plated revolver worth?
60 or so
Where and when was the 1964 US nickel minted?
They were minted at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. They were minted in 1964.
1964 us nickel?
It's worth 5 cents.
What is the value of a 1964 indian head nickel?
Check that coin again. The last year for the Indian head nickel was 1938.
