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An alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. That's the same metal as all other dates for nickels except the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45.

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What metal is a 1960 US nickel made of?

All US nickels except for the famous "war nickels" (mid-1942 to 1945) are made of the same metal, an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Popular misconceptions to the contrary, no nickels except for "war nickels" ever contained any silver.


Is a 1960 nickel made of silver?

No, a 1960 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1960 are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was last used in the composition of US nickels in 1942-1945 during World War II when nickel was needed for the war effort.


How much silver is in a 1960 US nickel?

None. Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.


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There's no silver, but lots of copper. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.


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What is a 2014 nickel made of?

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