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To find out what year a nickel coin was made, simply look for the year stamped on the coin's face, usually on the front side featuring Thomas Jefferson. The date is located just below the portrait. If you have a nickel from a specific series, you can also research its design features or mint marks to determine its year of production.
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What is Silver content of French 10 centimes coin of 1998?
The French 10 centimes coin from 1998 does not contain silver; it is made primarily of nickel and copper. Specifically, it is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in the production of this denomination during that year. Thus, the coin has no intrinsic silver content.
How could you find out which years coins with nickel in them were made?
First you need to decide which country's (or countries') coins you're interested in. Once you know that you can look in books such as Krause's World Coin guides, various Wikipedia articles, etc. that list the metals used for coins by year and denomination.
What if the coin does not have a year or amount on the coin?
That means it is a novelty coin. These are not made by the US mint. They are made by private mints for shops as a token or toy.
What are French coin made of?
French coins are primarily made of various metal alloys. For example, the 1, 2, and 5 centime coins are made of copper-coated steel, while the 10, 20, and 50 centime coins are composed of nickel-brass. The €1 and €2 coins feature a nickel-brass outer ring and a nickel core, while the 1 and 2 cent coins are made of copper-plated steel. The specific materials can vary depending on the denomination and year of minting.
Why are there dates on coins?
The date on the coin will tell what year it was made.
How do you find out what the year of a Indian head nickel you have?
On the front of the coin look to the lower left.
How could you fond out which years the coins containing nickel were made in?
To find out which years coins containing nickel were made, you can consult numismatic resources or databases that list coin compositions by year and denomination. Websites like the U.S. Mint or numismatic catalogs can provide detailed information on the metal content of coins, including those containing nickel. Additionally, coin collecting forums and books on coin identification may also have relevant information on specific years and types of nickel-containing coins.
Is a 1869 5 cents coin copper or silver?
In 1869, the 5 cent coin you are looking at is likely a shield nickel. In which case the coin is a copper-nickel composition (75% copper and 25% nickel). In the same year there was also a half dime, and that was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Shield nickel is the same size and shape as today's nickels, just a different design
What is the value of a 1905 G nickel?
If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
What is the value of a 1968 Canadian 25 cent coin with Queen Elizabeth on it?
That was a transitional year for the coin's composition. If you have a silver quarter, it's worth up to about $4. If you have one made of nickel, it's worth face value only. A coin made of silver will not be attracted to a magnet, but the nickel ones will stick.
What are coin dollars made of?
The Sacagawea & Presidential series of dollar coins are made from copper, zinc, nickel and manganese. Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony dollar coins are copper-nickel. The older REAL silver dollars are silver and copper.
What is a 1864 nickel worth?
1866 was the first year for a Nickel, please look at the coin again
What is composition of nickel?
That depends on what nickel you are talking about. Is it a US coin, a Canadian coin, what year is it? Compositions change both from country to country and from year to year. Try being more specific in your question, in order to get a proper answer.
Where are the mint marks on coin?
Depends on the coin. For example a penny has it under the year. A nickel-some on the back by Monticello. lack of a mint mark in many cases just indicates it was made in Philadelphia.
What is Silver content of French 10 centimes coin of 1998?
The French 10 centimes coin from 1998 does not contain silver; it is made primarily of nickel and copper. Specifically, it is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in the production of this denomination during that year. Thus, the coin has no intrinsic silver content.
What is the value of a 1964 indian head nickel?
Check that coin again. The last year for the Indian head nickel was 1938.
Where do I find the year Andrew Johnson 1 coin was made?
They were minted In 2011.
