0
The only US nickels that contain any silver were minted in late 1942 through 1945. These "War Nickels" are identified by a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
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.
How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
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.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
Are buffalo nickels made of silver?
None of the Buffalo nickels (1913-1938) were struck in 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.
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.
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.
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.
How much silver is in nickels minted before 1964?
Only the "War Nickels" of 1942 to 1945 were made with a silver content of 35%
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.
Are Jefferson nickels before 1964 made of silver?
No.
What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
