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So-called "war nickels" struck from mid-1942 to 1945 are composed of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. Nickel was eliminated because it was needed for the war effort.
All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Each war nickel contains .05626 troy ounces of silver, so 18 of them will give you just a shade over 1 ounce of silver.
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How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
How much is German nickel silver?
"nickel silver" and "German silver" actually contains no silver, so it is incredibly cheap. It is generally an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc, though the exact formula varies.
How much silver content is in Alpaca silver?
None. Alpaca silver is another name for nickel silver which is a base metal alloy of copper with zinc and/or nickel.
How much silver in a 1935 nickel?
A 1935 nickel, also known as a "Buffalo nickel," does not contain any silver. It is made of a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in nickels until the wartime issues of 1942-1945, where some nickels contained 35% silver due to metal shortages.
How much is a liberty 1945 five cents?
The Liberty nickel was not made in 1945. In 1945 there was a silver nickel and that is worth 25 cents.
How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?
There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.
How much silver is there in nickel silver one dollar 1998?
...If it is nickel silver it contains no silver. It is rather an alloy of nickel and copper to create the look of silver.
How much silver is there in a 1900s v nickel?
The nickel was never made with silver, it is made with nickel, hence the name.
How much silver is in a nickel silver spoon?
None
How much is German nickel silver?
"nickel silver" and "German silver" actually contains no silver, so it is incredibly cheap. It is generally an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc, though the exact formula varies.
How much silver content is in Alpaca silver?
None. Alpaca silver is another name for nickel silver which is a base metal alloy of copper with zinc and/or nickel.
How much is a silver Canadian 1940 nickel?
There is absolutely no silver in that coin.
How do you tell the difference between nickel and silver?
There are several ways to tell the difference between nickel and silver. Silver is much softer than nickel. However, nickel will shine with a cloth while silver needs special cleaners. Finally, silver is more reflective than nickel.
How much is a 1943 silver nickel?
Most are worth about $1.00 just for the silver.
How much is a 1941 silver nickel worth?
The 1941 nickel doesn't contain any silver, and is worth maybe 10 cents.
How much is a 1942 American nickel with P on it worth?
That's a silver war nickel from WWII, which contains 35% silver. It's worth about $2.
Is nickel silver same value as sterling silver?
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.
