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.
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
Half dollars 1965-70 are 40% silver.
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