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Cents and nickels were struck in base metals, so they're generally only worth face value unless they're in uncirculated condition.

Dimes through dollars were struck in both 50% silver composition and 99.9% nickel. The nickel coins will stick to a magnet and are again only worth face value in average condition. The half-silver versions will be worth more than face value but it depends on (a) the current price of silver and (b) how many coins you have. With silver at US$15/oz, they're worth about 6 to 8 times face value at retail but expect to receive only about half that from a metals dealer.

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