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Are properties of nickels from 1942-1945 different from those of a current nickel?
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∙ 13y ago
The answer is Yes if the coin is a so-called "war nickel" with a large mint mark letter (P, D, or S) above the dome of Monticello.
The normal composition for nickels since the coin was introduced in 1866 is an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. But those two metals were needed for the war effort, so in mid-1942 the coin's composition was changed to reduce the amount of copper and eliminate nickel completely. The new coins were made of 35% silver, 9% manganese, and 56% copper.
They had the same weight and magnetic properties as ordinary nickels so they'd work in vending machines, but were somewhat lighter in color when new. Unfortunately the silver and manganese soon oxidized to a dull gray, making the coins very unattractive. They were also distinguished by the large mint mark letter and the first (and at that point only) use of a P for the Philadelphia mint.
The rise in silver prices since the 1980s has meant that these coins are worth at least $1.00 to $1.25 for their metal content alone, and more if they're not worn.
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What metal is a 1888 V nickel made of?
All Liberty Head nickels are made from the same alloy as current nickels: 75% copper mixed with 25% nickel. Regardless of common misunderstandings, the only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" made during WWII when nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
What is the plural form of nickel?
yes. you have one Nickel or many Nickels.
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 many dollars are in six hundred nickels?
Six hundred nickels equates to $30.00. An easy way to calculate the dollar amount is to multiply the number of nickels by 0.05.
Are Nickels made from real silver?
No, Nickels are made from a mixture of 25% Nickel and 75% Copper.
What is different from today's nickels and 1990's nickels?
Starting in 2003 the design began changing with different designs in 2004, 2005 and finally the current design was created in 2006.
How many quarters and nickels are in3.10?
$3.10 could be no quarters and 62 nickels, or it could be 12 quarters and 2 nickels, or it could be eleven other different mixes. There are 13 different ways to do it with quarters and nickels.
What is the value of a silver in a buffalo nickel?
None, because all buffalo nickels are made of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy as current US nickels. The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were special "war nickels" made during 1942-45.
What are the different ways to make fifteen cents?
Fifteen pennies, ten pennies and a nickel, five pennies and two nickels, five pennies and a dime, three nickels, one nickels and a dime
Why do pennies nickels dimes and quarters sound different?
They sound different because they are different sizes and made of different metals.
How many nickels in 100 pounds?
You need to start with the following information:Coins are weighed in grams. US nickels weigh 5.0 gm; current Canadian nickels are 3.95 gm.That means 1000 gm of:American nickels is 1000 / 5.0 = 200 coins; the value is US$10.00Canadian nickels is 1000 / 3.95 = 253 coins (rounded to the nearest whole number); the value is CDN$12.65
Why are 2003 - 2005 US nickels different from the others?
The nickel's reverse side was changed to honor the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition, which was authorized by the Jefferson Administration. However only 2004 and 2005 nickels have different designs, not 2003 nickels. Political wrangling over which images would be used prevented changing the 2003 coins, and forced the Mint to use the then-current picture of Jefferson on the front of 2004 coins rather than one of the newer portraits used the following years.
How much does 100 nickels weigh?
Assuming "100" means "$100", there are 20 nickels in a dollar so $100 is 2000 nickels. US nickels weigh 5 gm so 2000 of them weigh 5*2000 = 10,000 gm, or 10 kg. Current Canadian nickels weigh 3.95 gm so 2000 of them weigh 3.95*2000 = 7900 gm, or 7.9 kg.
Who is on the back of a nickel?
No person is on the back of current US nickels. Thomas Jefferson is on the FRONT. Nickels made from 1938 to 2004 and from 2006 to the present have a picture of Jefferson's home, Monticello. Nickels made in 2005 and 2006 have various images honoring the Lewis and Clark expedition bicentennial.
What is the weight of a nickel in grams?
If you think about it for a few seconds, a kilo is the weight of a liter of water (i.e. half a standard soda bottle) so 6 kg is definitely not the answer. But while 6 grams is a lot closer it's still not on the mark. A US nickel weighs exactly 5 gm, while current Canadian nickels weigh 3.95 gm.
What metal is a 1888 V nickel made of?
All Liberty Head nickels are made from the same alloy as current nickels: 75% copper mixed with 25% nickel. Regardless of common misunderstandings, the only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" made during WWII when nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
How many nickels in 50 grams?
US nickels weigh 5.00 gm so there are exactly 100 nickels in a half-kilo. Current Canadian nickels weigh 3.95 gm so there are 127 nickels in a half-kilo, rounded to the nearest whole number of coins.
