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So-called "war nickels" were made from mid-1942 till the end of 1945. They were struck in an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They're distinguished by the large mint marks over the top of Monticello and by the fact that they were the first US Coins to use a P mint mark for Philadelphia.
As of 07/2010 the silver content of these coins make them worth at least $1 each. For more specific information please see the related questions linked below.
Popular misconceptions to the contrary, these are the ONLY US nickels that ever contained silver; all others are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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What is the value of a 1944 war nickel with no mint mark?
What you actually have is a counterfeit nickel, known as a Henning nickel. This isn't a war nickel, but instead was a counterfeit nickel created in the mid-1950s, there is a thriving collectors market for them. I've attached a link with more information about the Henning nickels.
What is the value of a World War 2 Jefferson nickel?
These coins were the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The amount is small (less than 2 gm) so in worn condition the coins are worth around a dollar for their metal content.If the coin is in better condition, check its date and see the question "What is the value of a US nickel?" for more information about prices.
What is the market value of a Colt 45 Army issue World War 2 Nickel?
market value depends on overall condition. It would appear someone put a nickel finish on your pistol which would reduce the value. the 45 pistol would have a parkerized finish for WW2
What is the value of a denver war nickel 1942?
No such coin exists. All 1942-D nickels are made out of the standard 75% copper 25% nickel. Only 1942-S and 1942-P nickels were struck out of the "war nickel" alloy of 35% silver. A 1942-D nickel is worth about 7 cents if circulated and a couple of bucks if in better shape.
What is the value of 1944 45 Canadian v nickel?
These coins were struck in steel to free up nickel for the war effort. They are worth about 20 cents if worn, up to maybe $1.50 in XF condition.
What is the melt value of a buffalo nickel?
All US nickels (except for silver war nickels) are 75% copper and 25% nickel, with a present melt value of 4.9 cents.
What is the value of 1940 1942 and 1944 US nickels?
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
What is the value of a 1945 US nickel with a P on the back?
That's a silver war nickel, containing 35% silver, and it's worth at least $2.
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.
What is the value of 1942 nickel with a p above the dome?
The large "P" above the dome means it's a "war nickel" that is struck in 35% silver. The nickel was removed for the war effort and silver was used as a replacement, this was done from 1942 - 1945. Because it has a small amount of silver the value is about $1.00. NOTE: The 1942 war nickel is the first US coin to ever use a "P" Mintmark.
What is the metal value in a nickel?
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
What is the value of a 1973 silver US nickel?
The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What is the value of a 1949 silver US nickel?
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1949 US nickel?" for more information.
What is the value of a 1955 silver US nickel?
There is no such coin. All U.S. nickels are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, except for the famous "war nickels" struck from 1942 to 1945.
What is the value of a 1919 us buffalo nickel?
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
What is the value of a 1908 us silver nickel?
US nickels only contained silver during WWII when nickel metal was needed for the war effort. ALL other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Please see the Related Question.
What is the value of an 1808 US nickel?
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
