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The first US nickels (5¢) were minted in 1866.
The first Canadian nickels were made in 1922.
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When did they start minting Indian head nickels?
1913 is the first year for Indian Head nickels.
How long was silver used in the minting of nickels?
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When did they make buffalo nickels?
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Minting was supposed to end in 1937 but the new Jefferson design was behind schedule. To meet demand, some 1938 buffalo nickels were made at Denver.
What is the value of a 1905 S VBD nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new question. "VDB" refers to the designer's initials that appear on the back of a 1909 Lincoln penny, and all 1905 nickels were struck at Philadelphia. San Francisco didn't start minting nickels until 1912.
When did they stop making silver us 5 cent nickels?
The U.S. stopped minting silver half-dimes in 1873, a few years after the introduction of the nickel. The only nickels that actually contain silver are "war" nickels minted 1942-1945.
Whats a 1700 nickel worth?
A 1700 nickel does not exist, as the United States did not start minting nickels until 1866. If you have a coin that is dated 1700, it may be from another country or possibly a counterfeit. It would be best to have it examined by a professional coin dealer to determine its value.
When did they start minting Kennedy half dollars?
1964, the year after Kennedy died.
Were there any mis-struck nickels from 2006?
There have been no reports of major mis-strikes. However there can be any number of common minting errors that happen to any date and denomination.
What is value of 1803 nickel?
The U.S. didn't begin minting nickels until 1866. If the date 1803 is above an image of a handshake, then what you have is one of the Westward Journey nickels, commemoration 200 years since the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was minted in 2004 and is worth five cents.
What year did people start making nickels?
The first US nickels (5-cent coins) were minted in 1866. The first Canadian nickels were minted in 1922.
How much silver does a 1954 US nickel contain?
The only U.S. nickels to ever have silver in them were minted from the latter part of 1942 until the end of the 1945 minting year. These nickels are identified by the very large mint mark located on the reverse (tails) side of the coin above the dome of Monticello.
When did Jefferson first appear on the nickel?
Minting began in 1938 for this coin. The metal content has been the same for these coins except from 1942 - 1945 when they were made with a 35% silver content. Buffalo Nickels appeared before Jefferson Nickels. Before that the coin had a portrait of Miss Liberty, and prior to that an American ceremonial shield.
