Are there any silver nickels

Answer 1

Absolutely. Nickel and copper are the two most commonly used elements in many countries' coins because they're relatively inexpensive, easy to work with, and last a very long time in circulation. For example, US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper as is the outer cladding of dimes, quarters, and half dollars. British 5p, 10p, and 50p coins are made of the same alloy, while 20p coins use a ratio of 84% copper and 16% nickel.

In recent years other metals such as zinc and steel have come into use because even though copper and nickel are still relatively inexpensive, prices for the raw metals have gone up enough that they're too high for use in very low value coins like 1¢, 2¢, and 5¢ pieces.

Answer 2

Very definitely. Most countries use nickel to make many of their coins because it's relatively inexpensive, abundant, and durable. It has a silvery color so nickel-based alloys have been used to replace silver alloy when that metal became too expensive for coinage.

Nickel is often combined with copper, as in US 5¢ coins and the outer cladding of dimes, quarters, and halves (25% nickel and 75% copper). Similar alloys are used in coins from the UK, Australia, and the EU among other places.

In recent years the price of nickel and copper have increased to the point where it's no longer economical to use them for very low denominations. Many countries have switched to other metals such as steel or zinc for the base of small coins such as 1¢ and 2¢ pieces, but plate them with other metals (usually copper) so they look like their earlier versions.

Answer 3

The only US nickels to contain any silver are the "War Nickels' that were struck in 35% silver from late 1942 through 1945 and can be identified by the large mintmarks above the dome of Monticello on the reverse.

Answer 4

nickel is a d block element. we use it for make stainless steel.

Answer 5

Yes, there were silver nickels minted during World War II from 1942 to 1945. These nickels were made with a composition of 35% silver, due to the shortage of nickel caused by the war effort.