It's worth 5 cents...
No, they do not contain any silver. Only nickels made from 1942 until 1945 contain silver.
Five cents, unless it's a 1950-D. Then it's worth a few dollars.
Five cents, unless it's a 1950-D. Then it's worth a few dollars.
For the most part, they're still worth five cents.
No such thing. The last year buffalo nickels were minted was 1938.
If there is no letter to the right of the image of Monticello on the coin's back, your nickel is worth about 15¢ If there is a small "D", it's worth $5 to $10 depending on condition. However there are counterfeits of the 1950-D coin so you should have it examined by a dealer or appraiser.
The only nickels to contain silver were the so-called war nickels minted from mid-1942 to 1945. Other post-1950 Jefferson nickels are worth face value unless they're in uncirculated or proof condition.
1950
Most nickels, especially those in circulation, are not worth much above their face value. However, certain older nickels, such as the 1942-1945 "War Nickel" that contains 35% silver, can have some numismatic value. Additionally, any nickel dated before 1938 may be valuable due to its scarcity and collector demand.
In average worn condition, a 1953 nickel has a retail value of about 7 cents. Except for 1942-1945 "war nickels" and the less-common 1950-D variety, older Jefferson nickels can still be found in circulation and are rarely worth much more than face value. Because nickel is not a precious metal, the coin's composition was not changed in 1964 when silver was removed from higher-denomination coins, so there is no difference between a new nickel and an older one.
10-400 USD or so
The value depends on the date, mint mark, and condition. Basically anything you find in your pocket change, if it's from after 1945, is worth face value. Nickels 1938-41 are worth a little more, especially the 1939-D at $3 or more. Those minted 1942-45 were made with silver and are worth at least $1.50. Then the 1950-D has value because of its low mintage. That one is worth a couple dollars or more.