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What is the value of 1903-1911 pure silver nickels?

The only US nickels to have silver in them were the 1942-1945 war nickels, from the dates yours are Liberty Head nickels that are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. In average condition they're worth $2-$3 each.


How much is 5 grams of pure silver worth?

$5.00


What years were Nickels made of pure silver?

Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.


How much is 99.9 percent of pure fine silver worth?

The value of pure silver is determined by weight and market prices. As of 22 June 2013, silver is worth $19.85 per ounce.


How much is 38 troy oz pure silver is worth?

$1,672.00


What dates were nickels made from pure silver?

No dates. No circulating U.S. coin has ever been pure silver. The "War Nickels" from late 1942 through 1945 with large reverse mintmarks were made of 35% silver. All other nickels from 1866 to the present are 75% copper and 25% nickel.


How much is 4 oz of silver worth?

At $17.58 an ounce as current price for pure silver, 4 ounces is worth $70.32.


Is an 1867-1967 nickel made of silver?

Canadian nickels (1922-present) never contained silver. Centennial nickels were made of 99.9% pure nickel metal.


Was nickels silver?

At one time they had silver in them, but weren't pure silver. They have been 25% nickel and 75% copper since 1866.


How much are pure silver 1964 quarters worth?

First of all, silver U.S. quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, not pure. As far as 1964, it's an extremely common date, currently worth about $4 for the silver content.


What is the value of pure silver nickels?

No circulating US coins have ever been made of pure silver, and the only nickels that ever contained any of the metal were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. They're distinguishable by the large mint mark over the dome of Monticello on the back. They're about 1/3 silver and currently sell for around a dollar in average worn condition.ALL other nickels, regardless of date, were and are made of 75% copper, 25% nickel. Any with dates from the mid-1950s to today are pretty much worth only face value. If you have older nickels check out www . coinclub . com/prices for a decent portal to valuation pages.


How much is a 1oz pure silver 1990 dollar worth?

Check the price of silver. It is priced by the oz so it will be easy.