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"War nickels" were made of an alloy of copper, silver, and manganese to save nickel for the war effort. The alloy gave the coins the same weight and magnetic characteristics as their copper-nickel counterparts so they wouldn't cause problems with devices such as counters and vending machines.
At that time silver's price was controlled at $1.29/oz. The tiny amount (1.5 gm) in a war nickel was worth about 5 or 6 cents. Today (2012) it's worth about $1.25
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How much silver in war time nickels?
War Nickels contain 35% silver or 0.05626oz of silver.
What are war nickels worth?
War nickels contain about 1.5 gm of silver so they're worth about 1/20 of the current price of 1 oz of silver for the metal alone. A high-grade one can be worth up to $300 depending on condition.
Are silver war nickels of any value?
Yes. Silver war nickels contain 1.75 gm of silver, so depending on current metal prices the can sell for 75¢ to $1 as scrap. Coins in better condition can be worth more as collectibles.War nickels were minted from late 1942 to 1945 in an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for military purposes. They're the only US nickels that ever contained silver; all other nickels regardless of date are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
How much are war nickels worth?
With silver at $27.10 per ounce. War nickels are worth about $1.50.
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
How much silver in war time nickels?
War Nickels contain 35% silver or 0.05626oz of silver.
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.
When were nickels silver?
The only time US nickels were silver was from 1942-1945. They contain 40% silver. They have a metal value of around 2 dollars.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
Value of silver buffalo nickel?
Buffalo nickels don't contain any 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 pre-1965 nickels all silver?
Pre-1965 nickels are made of the same copper/nickel blend as modern nickels. The only nickels that contain any silver are those minted during WWII.
Is a 1950 nickel worth anything in silver content?
No, they do not contain any silver. Only nickels made from 1942 until 1945 contain silver.
Are 1964 nickels or under have silver?
U.S. nickels dated 1964 or earlier contain the same copper/nickel blend as those dated 1965 and later. The only nickels that DO contain silver are "war" nickels dated 1942-1945, distinguishable by the large mint mark above Monticello.
When were nickels made of silver?
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.
Do 1965 us coins have silver in them?
The only 1965-dated U.S. coins that contain silver are half dollars. They're only 40% silver, as opposed to 90% for dimes, quarters, and halves dated 1964 and earlier. Nickels are made of copper and nickel, not silver. The only nickels that contain any silver at all are the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45. They can be identified by a large mint mark on the back. They contain about 35% silver.
What yr was dimes and nickels less silver?
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
