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None. Please don't assume that all pre-1965 coins contained silver. Except during WWII, US nickels never contained silver - they've always been 75% copper alloyed with 25% nickel. From 1942 to 1945 special "war nickels" were made that contained about a gram of silver, because nickel was needed for the war effort.
A 1964 U.S. nickel contains 0% silver. Only nickels issued from 1942 thru 1945 (known collectively as 'war nickels' and distinguished by their large mint marks, hovering over Monticello on the reverse) contained any silver, 35% by weight.
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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 Nickels were originally made from mainly silver rather than copper or nickel.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 is the content of US nickels?
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 Nickels were originally made from mainly silver rather than copper or nickel.
How much nickel in current British coinage?
Britains current circulating coins containing nickel include the - 5, 10 and 50 Pence with a 25% nickel content 20 Pence with a 16% nickel content 1 Pound coin with a 5.5% nickel content 2 Pound coin with a 4% nickel content
What is the value of a 1942 us nickel with a p on the top of capitol hill?
That is known as a "war nickel" to save nickel for the war effort, the US government replaced some of the nickel in the nickel with silver. At the time of writing the silver content in them is around $1.70. The reason for the mintmark over the Monticello was that the idea was that people would know they contained silver.
Is palladium-nickel can attract magnets?
Yes, it does due to Nickel content
What is the metal content of a 5 cent coin?
A US 5-cent coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What is the aprox value of a 1943 us nickel with a P stamped on the back?
That is what is known as a war nickel, because nickel was needed for WWII, it was needed to change the composition of the nickel to one including 35% silver, as of the time of writing, your coin is worth $1.64 in silver content alone.
What coins' metal content does the US Mint want to change in 2013?
The mint is looking into new metal compositions for the penny and nickel.
How much silver is in a US nickel?
For most dates, none. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver. From mid-1942 to 1945 nickels did contain a small amount of silver because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Those "war nickels" are the ONLY ones that have any silver in them.
What is the metal content of a 1941 liberty head nickel?
Except for special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. However your coin could not be a Liberty Head nickel. They were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel.
Is the element nickel in an US nickel?
A standard US nickel coin contains 1.25 grams of the element nickel. The rest is copper. However from mid-1942 to the end of 1945, the U.S. minted 5-cent coins out of an alloy of silver, copper, and manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Their silver content is the reason "war nickels" are worth more than other nickels of a similar age.
Is this 460777 Chevy block high nickel content?
The 460777 Chevy block is known to have a high nickel content, which contributes to its durability and strength. High nickel content enhances the block's resistance to wear and thermal expansion, making it suitable for high-performance applications. However, specific details about nickel content can vary by production year and model, so it's advisable to verify the specifications for the particular block in question.
