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Special "war nickels" were made from late 1942 to the end of 1945. War nickels were struck using an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
All US other US nickels, regardless of date, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
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What years were Nickels made of pure silver?
Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.
What years of buffalo nickels have silver value?
None have any silver value. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
The years when US quarters, nickels, and dimes were made of silver are as follows: Quarters: Prior to 1965, quarters were made of 90% silver. Nickels: US nickels have never been made of silver. They have always been composed of a blend of copper and nickel. Dimes: Prior to 1965, dimes were made of 90% silver.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
Do 1940's nickels have silver?
Yes, from 1942-1945 nickels were made with 35% silver. Look for a large P, S or D mintmark over the Monticello. Some 1942 nickels don't have this large mintmark over it and are not made out of silver.
What years were Nickels made of pure silver?
Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.
What years of buffalo nickels have silver value?
None have any silver value. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver.
Before 1965 American dimes and quarters were made of?
Before 1965 American Nickels and Quarters were made of Silver (Ag)
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
The years when US quarters, nickels, and dimes were made of silver are as follows: Quarters: Prior to 1965, quarters were made of 90% silver. Nickels: US nickels have never been made of silver. They have always been composed of a blend of copper and nickel. Dimes: Prior to 1965, dimes were made of 90% silver.
Are buffalo nickels made of silver?
None of the Buffalo nickels (1913-1938) were struck in silver.
Are Nickels made from real silver?
No, Nickels are made from a mixture of 25% Nickel and 75% Copper.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
What is the value of a 1988 silver nickel?
The only years the US made nickels with silver were 1942-1945 so if you still think it's made from silver take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
Do us nickels have silver in them?
No, they don't. US nickels are made of copper and nickel. The only ones that DO contain silver are war nickels, minted 1942-1945.
How much silver is in the 1923 1924 buffalo nickels?
None. The only nickels with any silver in them were made from 1942 to 1945.
What years were nickel made of silver?
Canadian Coins called nickels have never been made from silver. Up to 1921 Canada minted silver 5¢ coins that were the same size as old American half-dimes but these weren't called nickels. In 1922 Canada changed its 5¢ coin to be the same size as the US nickel, and these coins carry the same name. However unlike the US coin which is actually 75% copper the majority of Canadian nickels have been made of either pure nickel or plated steel.
