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Except for special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945, all US nickels regardless of date are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
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When were war nickels made?
Silver War Nickels were made from Oct.-1942 to Dec-1945. They're distinguished by a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello.
How can you tell a World War 2 nickel?
War nickels are distinguished by a large mint mark letter (P, D, or S) over the dome of Monticello on the back.These coins were struck from late 1942 until 1945. Some 1942 nickels were struck in the standard composition; these do not have a large mint mark. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
How much are war nickels worth?
With silver at $27.10 per ounce. War nickels are worth about $1.50.
How much silver in war time nickels?
War Nickels contain 35% silver or 0.05626oz of silver.
What is a roll of War time nickels worth?
An entire roll of nickels from World War II can be worth over $50. These coins were made of 35% silver, so the price would be determined by the market value of the metal at the time of sale. If any of the coins are in above-average condition their value could be higher as collectibles.
Are nickels actually made from nickel?
Nickels are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
Is there a mint mark on every nickel?
No. Until 1980, nickels made in Philadelphia generally didn't carry a P mint mark. The only pre-1980 nickels that did have a "P" were the part-silver nickels struck during WWII when nickel was needed for the war effort.
When was silver removed from US nickels?
It's a common misconception that pre-1964 US nickels were made of silver just like higher-denomination coins. In fact, the only US nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back. All other US nickels dating back to 1866 are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Do any of the 1960's nickels have silver in them?
Not a one. Nor do any nickels from the 1950s, 1930s, 1920s, or anything earlier. Nickels have been made of the same copper/nickel blend since they were first introduced in 1866. The one exception are the WWII-era war nickels (1945-1945) which contain 35% silver.
When were war nickels made?
Silver War Nickels were made from Oct.-1942 to Dec-1945. They're distinguished by a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello.
What is the value of 1956-1959 nickels?
Nickels from the mid- to late 1950s are very common. Most are only worth face value to 8 or 9 cents, even in almost-uncirculated condition.MoreMany people assume that pre-1965 nickels were silver just like dimes, quarters, and halves. However except for "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Do pre-1964 nickels have any silver content?
yes, the war-time silver nickel42-45
Do nickels before 1964 contain silver?
It's a common misunderstanding that pre-1965 nickels contained silver just like dimes, quarters, and half dollars. However, except for special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter (P, D, or S) over the dome of Monticello on the back.
What are 1942 45 war nickels made of?
The specific metallic composition of silver war nickels is 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
When did nickels have silver in it?
During 1942-45 nickels were made with 35% silver to save copper for the war effort.
Is a 1960 nickel made of silver?
No, a 1960 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1960 are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was last used in the composition of US nickels in 1942-1945 during World War II when nickel was needed for the war effort.
