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
In general, a US nickel has to be minted in 1945 or earlier to have any extra value but there are a lot of exceptions. The most important dates to know are:1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition."War nickels" 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.Common-date buffalo nickels are worth at least $1 but that can go up for coins in better condition.Older-date buffalo nickels can be worth a couple of dollars or moreCommon-date Liberty nickels are worth at least $3; older ones can be (but not necessarily are) worth more.All shield nickels are worth significant premiums.
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.