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All U.S. nickels from 1866 to 1941 are made from 75% copper & 25% nickel. From Oct 1942 through 1945 the nickel in the coin was replaced with silver. In the 1946 the composition went back to copper-nickel.

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What were nickels made out of in 1940 and 1941?

NICKELS dated 1940 & 1941 arre made from .750 copper and .250 nickel.


What kind of metals are in nickels?

Composition of US Nickels is 75% Copper and 25% Nickel


What is the value of a 1941 buffalo nickel?

Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938


Why is the 1941 nickel glossier than other nickels?

The coin has likely been cleaned.


How much are 1940 and 1941 nickels worth?

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What would cause a 1941 war nickel to look copper?

To clear things up, 1941 nickels aren't war nickels. The US didn't enter WWII until December of that year, and war nickel production didn't start until 10 months later. All 1941 nickels were struck in the standard alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, so a copper-colored coin could result from exposure to heat or chemicals. In particular, nickels are often copper-plated in high-school chemistry experiments.


What 2 metals are nickels primarily made of?

US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. Since 2000, most Canadian nickels have been made of a steel/copper alloy plated with nickel.


Who made buffalo nickels before 1913?

No one issued buffalo nickels before 1913; that was the first year the design was used. Prior to that, nickels carried an image of Miss Liberty (1883-1912) or a shield (1866-1883)


Are organic an inorganic substances present in coins such dimes an nickels?

coins are generally made of metals and alloys and are inorganic


How much are nickels dated 1941-1945 worth?

16 different Jefferson nickels are in this span of dates, 11 are 35% silver, 5 are cppper-nickel. Post new question.


Whats the value of a 1902 and 1907 Liberty nickels?

Buffalo nickels were not struck until 1913 so your nickels (which do not have buffaloes on them, correct?) must be from the prior series called Liberty nickels. You can find a price guide at http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/libnkl/pricesgd.shtml , among many such sites.


How much silver in a 1941 nickel?

None. 1942-1945 were the only years silver was used to make nickels.