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"War nickels" are composed of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.
They can be identified by a large mint mark over the dome of Monticello. In addition they were the first and only American coins to use a P mint mark for Philadelphia until its use was made permanent during 1979 - 1980.
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What is the percent of Nickel in a nickel coin?
All U.S. nickels (except for silver "war" nickels 1942-1945) are 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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.
1981 p nickel that you believe is silver what is the value?
No Nickels were struck in silver after 1945, the value is 5 cents.
How much silver is in a 1962 US nickel?
Only the war years of 1942-1945 have silver. All Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to mid-1942 and 1946 to date are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
How much silver is in a 1905 US nickel?
The only US nickels that ever contained any silver are the war years of 1942-1945. All other US nickels are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel
What is the percent of Nickel in a nickel coin?
All U.S. nickels (except for silver "war" nickels 1942-1945) are 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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.
Does a 1946 nickel have silver in it?
Yes, a 1946 nickel does contain silver. Nickels minted from 1942-1945 were made with a composition of 35% silver and 56% copper, due to the wartime need for nickel. After 1945, nickel composition returned to the standard 75% copper and 25% nickel.
How much is a 40 percent silver nickel worth?
No such coin exists. Nickels were only 35% silver on coins dated 1942-1945 that have a large mintmark over the Monticello.
How much silver is in a jefferson nickel?
The United States five cent Jefferson nickel is composed of 75 percent copper and only 25 percent nickel. Since a Jefferson nickel weights 5.0 grams, there is 1.25 grams of nickel metal in the five cent piece.
What is the value of a 1945 silver nickel?
1945 makes it a silver "war" nickel. It's currently worth a bit over one dollar for the silver content alone, and possibly more depending on condition.
What is the value of a 1914 US silver nickel?
Your nickel contains no silver. Only nickels made from 1942-1945 contain silver. See the related question below.
What is the percent of silver in a nickel 1970?
The percentage of silver is zero. None. Nada. Zilch. Those coins are 75% copper, 25% nickel. During WW 2 some US nickels were 35 percent silver. But not in 1970.
What is the value of a 1945 P Jefferson Silver Nickel?
Around $1.50.
What is the value of a 1945 US nickel with a P on the back?
That's a silver war nickel, containing 35% silver, and it's worth at least $2.
How do you tell a silver nickel from a regular nickel?
You can differentiate between a silver nickel and a regular nickel by checking the date on the coin. If the date is 1942-1945, it could be a silver nickel as those were made with silver during World War II. Regular nickels are made primarily of copper and nickel. You can also use a magnet to check - silver nickels are not magnetic, while regular nickels are.
Is a 1947 nickel made of silver?
No, a 1947 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1947 are composed of a combination of nickel and copper, with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in the production of nickels during that time period.
