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Are nickels actually made from nickel?
Nickels are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Were nickels ever made of nickel?
Yes, originally nickels were made of a combination of nickel and copper. However, due to the rising cost of nickel during World War II, the composition was changed to a blend of copper, nickel, and other metals. Today's nickels are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What year nickel should you keep?
Nickels minted before 1965 are typically made of 35% silver and can be valuable to collectors. Look for nickels from 1942 to 1945, as they are made of 35% silver due to the shortage during World War II. Additionally, any rare or error nickels can also be valuable.
Todd has 4.80 in nickels and quarter's If nickels were quarter's and quarter's were nickels and it equals 6.00 how many nickels would you have?
If nickels were quarters and quarters were nickels, then Todd would have 24 quarters instead of 24 nickels. Therefore, Todd would have 24 quarters and no nickels if the total equals $6.00.
Why aren't nickels made of solid nickel?
Nickels are not especially thick as coins go. The Dutch five Guilder coin (before the conversion to Euros) was much thicker (almost as thick as two nickels), even though it wass about the same diameter. At present all coins in Europe above 10cents are thicker than the nickels 1.95 mm The design of the coin )diameter and thickness) is a matter of aesthetics and utility.
Are Nickels made from real silver?
No, Nickels are made from a mixture of 25% Nickel and 75% Copper.
How often are nickels made?
Nickels are made every year. Millions or billions are produced.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
Are Canadian nickels plastic?
No. All Canadian nickels are made of metal.
What years were Indian head nickels made with the buffalo on the back?
The Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 - 1938
What are 2014 nickels made of?
2014 US nickels, like most US nickels, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. 2014 Canadian nickels are made of an alloy of 94.5% steel and 3.5% copper, plated with 2% nickel.
Do nickels conduct electricity?
Yes. US nickels are made of copper and nickel, while Canadian nickels are made of plated steel, all of which are good conductors of electricity.
When did they start minting nickels?
The first US nickels (5¢) were minted in 1866. The first Canadian nickels were made in 1922.
How many 1906 nickels were made?
38,612,000 Liberty Head nickels were made in 1906. All were struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
What were nickels made out of in 1940 and 1941?
NICKELS dated 1940 & 1941 arre made from .750 copper and .250 nickel.
Are there any 1957 gold buffalo nickels?
No no no. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938, and nickels have NEVER been made of gold.
What years were Nickels made of pure silver?
Never. They're called nickels for a reason. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver at all, at 35%, were "war" nickels dated 1942-1945. Nothing before or after was made of silver.
