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The only time the composition of the US nickel changed was during WWII. Because nickel was needed for the war effort, from late 1942 to the end of 1945 five-cent pieces were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
Regardless of popular misconceptions, those "war nickels" are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. From the coin's first introduction in 1866 to the present, all other US nickels have been made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
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Was 1964 the last year US nickels contained silver?
The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were those struck between 1942 and 1945, when nickel was a strategic war material. "War nickels" were about 35% silver with the rest made of copper and manganese. Otherwise, any nickel you find will be made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. So if you find, say, a 1957 or 1964 nickel in change feel free to spend it. It's not worth anything special.
How much is a nickel worth in the US?
In the US, a nickel is worth 5 cents.
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.
What year did they change Jefferson's picture on the US nickel?
The first, left-facing portrait was used from 1938 to 2004. A right-facing portrait was used in 2005. The current forward-facing image was introduced in 2006.
What is the value of an 1802 US nickel?
The US first minted nickels in 1866.You may have a 2004 nickel minted to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. It carries the date 1803 on the back to indicate the year that the expedition began.
What is composition of the nickel?
That depends on what nickel you are talking about. Is it a US coin, a Canadian coin, what year is it? Compositions change both from country to country and from year to year. Try being more specific in your question, in order to get a proper answer.
What is composition of nickel?
That depends on what nickel you are talking about. Is it a US coin, a Canadian coin, what year is it? Compositions change both from country to country and from year to year. Try being more specific in your question, in order to get a proper answer.
Is there a 1807 Louisiana nickel?
No, 1866 was the first year for a US nickel.
Was 1964 the last year US nickels contained silver?
The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were those struck between 1942 and 1945, when nickel was a strategic war material. "War nickels" were about 35% silver with the rest made of copper and manganese. Otherwise, any nickel you find will be made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. So if you find, say, a 1957 or 1964 nickel in change feel free to spend it. It's not worth anything special.
What material is a 1903 US nickel made of?
All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What is the value of a 1956 US nickel?
Unless it is uncirculated, it's pocket change.
What element is in a US nickel coin?
At present the nickel is 25% nickel and 75% copper. This mix may change since nickels contain more the 6 cents worth of metal.
What is the value of a 2000 US nickel?
Please check your pocket change. Unless it's different from the other couple of billion nickels minted that year, it's only worth 5 cents.In fact, almost any nickel dated 1956 or later that turns up in change is worth face value.
What is a US buffalo nickel with an s on the back worth?
You need to add the year. An S mintmark tells us nothing.
What year did Thomas Jefferson appear on the US nickel?
The first Jefferson nickels were released in 1938.
How many inches is US Nickel?
The diameter of a US nickel is 0.835 inches.
How much is a nickel worth in the US?
In the US, a nickel is worth 5 cents.
