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Buffalo Nickels are very different from war nickels.
Buffalo (or Indian Head) nickels were struck from 1913-1938 and were only ever made from a copper-nickel alloy.
The Jefferson nickel series started in 1938 and has been made of the same copper-nickel alloy except during WW II (1942-45). Then the coins were struck in a silver alloy because nickel was needed for the war effort.
Please determine what the date is on your coin and whether it has an Indian Head on the front or a picture of Thomas Jefferson. Then post a new question in the form "What is the value of a <date> US nickel?" in the box at the top of the page and click the GO button. <date> is of course the year shown on your nickel.
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What is the value of a silver 1937 buffalo nickel?
Copper-nickel, not silver. The only nickels that ever contained any silver were the famous "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, when silver replaced nickel metal because nickel was needed for the war effort.
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.
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 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.
How much is a buffalo1943 nickel worth?
1913-1938 are the years the us mint minted "buffalo" nickel's.. Only Jefferson nickels were minted in 1943. 1943 nickel is usually called a "War Nickel" (minted during war time w/ silver) Hope I didn't confuse the question...
What is a 1 ounce silver buffalo coin that does NOT have the American Indian on the back and the buffalo is facing right not the left worth?
It isn't an error, it is a privately minted round. It isn't legal tender and the actual design gives it no value. What does give it value however, is the 1 troy ounce of silver in it, at the time of writing silver was around $28.69 an ounce, so that is what your silver round is worth. Keep in mind that silver prices are very volatile and increase or decrease daily.
When was the buffalo nickel last minted?
Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.Coins dated 1938 were only struck at Denver. At the time the mint was preparing the new Jefferson design but production was delayed. An extra run of the buffalo design was made to meet the need for additional nickels in circulation.
Value of a 1942 Jefferson Nickel?
There were 2 versions of the nickel produced during that year. On the reverse of your coin, above the Monticello there could be a large mintmark of a P, D, or S over it. This means you have a war nickel, during WWII the nickel had its nickel content replaced with 35% silver so these coins, regardless of condition are worth their silver content which at the time of writing is worth around $1.55. However, if your coin does not have a large mintmark on the reverse, it is just a common nickel and in circulated condition is really only worth face value to around 15 cents.
What is the value of a 1943 5 cent US coin with a P over a building?
Such a coin is called a War Nickel because they were only minted during WWII and contain 35% silver. Its value is determined by the silver prices and at the time of writing is worth around $1.53
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?"
Was nickels silver?
At one time they had silver in them, but weren't pure silver. They have been 25% nickel and 75% copper since 1866.
Is a 1947 nickel made of silver?
No, a 1947 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1947 are composed of a combination of nickel and copper, with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in the production of nickels during that time period.
