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What is the content of the US?
The content of US nickels includes approximately 25% nickel metal and about 75% copper metal. Nickels were originally made from mainly silver rather than copper or nickel.
What metals are todays us nickels made of?
75% copper, 25% nickel. This content has been the same since the coin was introduced in 1866 (except during WWII, when nickels contained 35% silver).
What is the silver content on wartime nickels?
They are 35% silver.
Do pre 1964 US nickels have any silver content?
For the most part no, except for those minted from 1942-45, which contain 35% silver. All other US nickels, regardless of date, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Is there any silver content in V nickels?
No. "V" nickels, also called Liberty Head nickels, consist of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Did the first US nickels weigh the same as present nickels?
Yes. All US nickels have a nominal weight of 5 grams.
How many nickels are there in dollars?
None, since there is no such thing as a nickil. However, there are 20 nickels in a US dollar.
Are they going to change metal content in US nickels?
The idea is being discussed, but there are no set plans at the moment to make any changes. Save for a few years during WWII, the metal composition has been the same since the coin was first introduced back in 1866 - an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
How many nickels does it take to make a roll of nickels?
A standard US roll of nickels contains 40 coins.
How much is 63 nickels worth?
How much are 63 nickels worth?63 nickels are worth US$3.15.
