Zero (0). The only U.S. nickels to have any silver in them are "War Nickels" dated from 1942 to 1945 and are identified by large mintmarks on the reverse. These coins have a silver content of .05626 ASW or 35% silver.
1945. The last 90% silver half-dime (small, 90% silver pieces worth 5 cents) was struck in 1873, after that, only copper-nickel 5 cent pieces were struck. However, due to a shortage of nickel during WWII, some 1942 nickels and all 1943-1945 nickels contain 35% silver. These nickels can be distinguished from nickels without silver by the large mintmark over the Monticello.
Yes. There was a silver 3 cent piece minted from 1851 until 1873, which was the smallest silver coin the U.S. ever made. Then there was also a 3 cent nickel starting in 1865 that lasted until 1889.
A five cent coin in the United States is called a nickel.
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Exact value will depend on condition, but the silver content makes them worth at least $6.58 at today's silver price (90% silver).
It's currently worth about $2.30 for its silver content. 1964 was the last year for silver in US dimes and quarters.
About $3.25 for its silver content.
Half dollars 1965-70 are 40% silver.
I 1958 quarter is made of silver .800 and copper .200 depending on the condition it is worth from a couple of dollars soley for the silver content to $135 for a mint condition. for a circulated worn coin which are the most common out there, maybe 2-3 dollars
As of today about $2.00 just for the silver content (40%)
No currently circulating Australian coin contains any silver. The only Australian 50 cent coin to contain any silver was the round 1966 coin which had an 80% silver content, about 0.3416 ounces. At today's prices about $10.70 USD.
A 1962 half dollar is 90% silver. The circulated value is $7.01 because of the silver content. The uncirculated value is $20.
Without knowing specifics such as the date and condition, it's at least worth about $12 for its silver content.
Silver 5-cent pieces were struck from 1858 to 1921, although most 1921 issues were never circulated. Until 1919 they were struck in sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Starting in 1920 the silver content of Canadian coins was reduced to 80% silver and 20% copper where it remained until the 1960s.Clarifications:Silver 5-cent coins didn't contain nickel so they weren't called "nickels".The first nickel 5-cent coins were minted in 1922 rather than 1923.
A silver Indian Head one cent coin from 1862 does not exist. The coin was made of bronze, not silver, and featured a depiction of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side, and a wreath on the reverse side.
it has no value and is by far the most rare