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Is a 1920 Indian head nickel real silver?
The coins are also called buffalo nickels but none of them were struck in silver.
What is the value of a 1920 Buffalo Head nickel?
The coin is called an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not a "buffalo head". It shows the entire buffalo, not just its head. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
How much value does a Us coins buffalo Indian nickel 1920?
a 1920 buffalo nickel is worth about 2.50 because it's not that rare
How much is a silver buffalo nickel made in 1920 worth?
The Buffalo/Indian Head Nickel's composition was 75% copper and 25% nickel. The only war-time silver nickels were from 1942 to 1945. A well-circulated 1920 nickel values from 5 cents to 2 dollars. If never circulated with original luster and full horn in reverse could be over $100 for a 1920-D. If the color is silver toned or shiny then it could be the original strike or has been cleaned or dipped in a cleaner.
What is the silver content of a 1929 British Florin?
1919 and 1920 were the two years when the British silver coinage was debased from 0.9250 to 0.5000 silver. Which year the change was made depends on the denomination of the coin. Prior to 1919/1920, all British "silver" coins had a 92.5% silver content. From 1919/1920 to 1946, all British "silver" coins had a 50% silver content. From 1947 to present, all circulating British "silver" coins had a 0% silver content.
What is the silver content of a 1942 Sixpence?
The British silver coinage was degraded from 1919/1920 from sterling silver to 50% silver. All British silver coins from 1919/1920 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. From 1947 onwards, all circulating British "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Value of 1920 buffalo nickel?
A 1920 Buffalo nickel is common, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark values for coins in average circulated condition are $2.00-$8.00.
How much silver is in a 1920 buffalo nickel?
None. Except for "war nickels" minted from mid-1942 to 1945, nickels have always been made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. War nickels had a small amount of silver in them because nickel was needed for the war effort.
Is a 1920 buffalo nickel made of silver?
All buffalo nickels were struck in the same alloy of 75% copper / 25% nickel that has been used for all 5-cent pieces except the famous "war nickels" made during WW 2.
What is the value of a 1920 buffalo nickel?
This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
What is the silver content of a 1933 British Florin?
All British Florins (Two Shillings) minted from late 1920 to 1946 inclusive have a silver content of 50%, the remaining 50% being made up from 40% copper and 10% nickel.
What is the value of a silver buffalo nickel?
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. Buffalo nickels were issued from 1913 to 1938 and all were struck in an alloy of copper and nickel. There has never been a silver buffalo nickel. If you can see the coin's date on the front, please enter a new question in the form "What is the value of a <date> US nickel" in the large box at the top of the page and click the GO button. (<date> is of course your coin's actual date, like 1920 or 1936) If the date isn't visible on the front (a common problem with buffalo nickels) it's called a "cull" and is worth at most 10 or 15 cents.
