Please don't assume that just because a coin is old, it has to be made of silver. Nickels are called "nickels" because, well, they contain nickel. All of them except the ones minted during WWII are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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Buffalo nickels don't contain any silver.
The Denver mint did not strike any silver dollars in 1928. You may have a 1928-S where the S is indistinct. This coin is worth $20 to $30 depending on condition.
Circulation "Ikes" were made of copper-nickel rather than silver. They're only worth face value.
The US did not print any two dollar silver certificates after 1899.
The only nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII when nickel was a strategic metal. All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
No, nickel silver and sterling silver are not the same value. Sterling silver is a precious metal composed of 92.5% silver, while nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that does not contain any silver. Sterling silver is typically more valuable than nickel silver.
The value of nickel silver cutlery can vary depending on the age, condition, and brand. Generally, nickel silver cutlery is not very valuable compared to silver or sterling silver cutlery. It is often used as a more affordable alternative. Consulting with an antique dealer or appraiser can give you a better idea of the specific value of your nickel silver cutlery.
It isn't silver. Nickel "silver" refers to an alloy of copper with nickel and zinc to make it look like silver but it really contains no silver at all.
A 1949 Nickel is NOT silver... it's worth about 5 cents. Sorry.
If you mean a Jefferson nickel dated 1942-1945 with very large mintmarks on the reverse, the silver value is about $1.00. They are 35% silver.
The value is 5 cents and it has no silver in it.
as of today silver prices approx 1.01usd
It's worth about a dollar, just for the silver.
A nickel blank planchet; nickel-$5.00 wartime silver-$350.00
The value of a 1928 Silver Certificate dollar is worth at least the amount of the face value. There are 6 different 1928 Silver Certificates, the value depends on the grade of the certificate. The best way to determine the value is to have the note appraised by a professional.
No Nickels were struck in silver after 1945, the value is 5 cents.
Either "Indian head" or "buffalo", but not "buffalo head". Buffalo nickels show the whole animal, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information.