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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.
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What metals are in nickels prior to 1941?
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.
How much is a 1941 penny made of nickel worth?
Pennies in 1941 were mostly copper, not nickel, and they're worth about 5 cents.
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.
What were nickels made out of in 1940 and 1941?
NICKELS dated 1940 & 1941 arre made from .750 copper and .250 nickel.
1941 nickel that appears to be made from copper It looks like an old penny does this have value?
The coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel, so the coin is likely face value the date is still in circulation.
What would cause a 1941 Canadian nickel to rust?
Canadian nickels minted that year are made of pure nickel, which doesn't rust (rust is oxidation of iron/steel). However, use and exposure can cause it to tarnish.
What is the value of a 1941 liberty nickel?
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
What is a 1941 US nickel made of?
An alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. That's the same metal as all other dates for nickels except the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45.
Are all us quarters from 1941 silver?
Yes, 90% silver and 10% copper up to 1964. 1965 to date 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What are nickels from the 60's made out of?
The same nickel alloy that is used today. 75% copper, 25% nickel. In fact, the nickel still has the composition that original nickels had back in 1866 when the first nickels were struck. The only change to the nickel is during WWII on nickels dated 1941-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello, those nickels are 56% copper, 35% copper, and 9% manganese.
What is the value of a 1941 silver US nickel?
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. It's made of copper-nickel like all other nickels except the WWII ones with a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. 1941 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
What is the value of a 1941 nickel US quarter?
US quarters didn't contain any nickel until 1965. 1964 and earlier quarters were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Please see "What is the value of a 1941 US quarter?" for more information.
