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All Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels were struck in the same alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
That composition has been used for all 5-cent pieces except the famous "war nickels" made during WW 2. The latter were made of silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort.
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Is an Indian head nickel made of silver?
All Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels were struck in the same alloy of 75% copper / 25% nickel that has been used for all 5-cent pieces except the famous "war nickels" made during WW 2. The latter were made of silver,copper, and manganese to save nickel for the war effort.
What is the metal content of a buffalo head nickel?
It's either "Indian head" or "buffalo", but not "buffalo head". Buffalo nickels show the whole animal! All buffalo nickels are made of the same 25% nickel / 75% copper alloy used in modern nickels. Internet rumors notwithstanding, NO buffalo nickels ever contained any silver.
What are buffalo nickels made from?
Buffalo nickels, officially known as Indian Head nickels, were minted from 1913 to 1938. They are made of a 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy, giving them their distinct color and durability. The coin's design features a Native American profile on the obverse side and an image of a buffalo on the reverse side.
What are buffalo nickels made of?
Like all US nickels except the famous "war nickels" of 1942-45, buffalo nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Regardless of urban legends and internet rumors, the US never made any other silver nickels except those struck during WWII. There were in fact tiny silver 5-cent coins called half-dimes but they were discontinued in 1873 and were never called "nickels".
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 years were Indian head nickels made with the buffalo on the back?
The Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 - 1938
Value of 1936 d liberty head nickel?
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
What is the value of a 1957 Indian head nickel?
Priceless. Indian Head nickels were only made from 1913 to 1938.
When did they start minting Indian head nickels?
1913 is the first year for Indian Head nickels.
What is the value of an 1828 Indian head nickel?
The first US nickels were made in 1866 and Indian Head nickels were made from 1913 to 1938.If your coin is from 1928, please see the Related Question for details
How long was the Indian head nickel made?
Indian Head nickels were made from 1913 to 1921/ 1923 to 1931/ 1934 to 1938 for a total of 22 years, no nickels were struck in 1922, 1932 and 1933
What is the value of an 1823 Indian head nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new question. The first US nickels were made in 1866, and Indian head nickels were only made from 1913 to 1938.
What is the value of an 1800 Indian head buffalo nickel?
It can't be 1800. The first nickels were made in 1866 and Indian Head* nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. (*) FWIW the coins are usually called _either_ Indian Head or Buffalo nickels but not both at the same time.
When did they stop making Indian head nickels?
Indian head (a/k/s buffalo) nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. 1938 coins were only made a Denver, as a temporary measure until the new Jefferson design was ready.
When was the Indian head nickel first minted?
Indian Head nickels (a/k/a buffalo nickels) were minted from 1913 to 1938.
Who was on the nickel before Jefferson?
Indian Head (or Buffalo) nickels were struck before Jefferson nickels (1913-1938) Liberty nickels were struck before Indian Head nickels (1883-1912)
What is the value of a 1799 Indian Head nickel?
It can't be 1799. The first nickels were made in 1866 and the first Indian Head ones came out in 1913.
