answersLogoWhite

0

Please don't assume that just because a US coin was minted before 1965 it's made of silver. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver. From mid-1942 to 1945 nickels did contain a small amount of silver because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Those "war nickels" are the ONLY ones that have any silver in them.

There's more information at the Related Question.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the value of a 1918 Indian head nickel?

These coins are also frequently called Buffalo nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more details.


What is the value of 1940 1942 and 1944 US nickels?

It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"


What is the value of a 1919 us buffalo nickel?

This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.


What is the value of an 1808 US nickel?

The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.


What is the value of a 1998 US nickel?

5 cents.


What is the value of a 1918 buffalo head nickel?

If you look at the coin's back side you'll see that the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head. However, on the front side only the Native chief's head is shown.That's why these coins are called Indian Head Nickelsor Buffalo Nickels, but never "buffalo head" nickels....Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more information


What is the value of a 1957 US nickel?

A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.


What is the value of a 1965 US nickel and a 2005 buffalo nickel?

In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.


What is the value of a us 1958 proof nickel?

Average current retail value is $5.00


What is value of 1804 US nickel?

Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.


What is the value of a 1920 buffalo nickel?

This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.


What is the value of a 1939 Liberty nickel?

Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.