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What us coins were minted in the 1940's?
US coins for circulation minted in the 1940s were Mercury dimes until 1946 when it was replaced with the Roosevelt dime starting with coins dated 1946. Wheat pennies (including the 1943 steel penny), Walking Liberty half dollars until it was replaced in 1948 by the Franklin Half dollar. And the washington quarter. No silver dollars were produced in the 1940s. Jefferson Nickels were produced, including 35% silver "war nickels" from 1942-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello.
What is the value of a 1946 Indian head nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. The last Indian head nickels were minted in 1938. All nickels since then have carried a picture of Thomas Jefferson.
When did the US stop making nickels out of nickel?
From mid-1942 to 1945 US nickels were made of an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. All other US nickels minted from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
When was the Roosevelt dime first minted?
1946
Where is the mint mark on a US nickel?
For nickels minted in 1964 and earlier, the mint mark position is usually on the reverse, or "tails" side, of the coin. Up till 1912, all nickels were minted at Philadelphia and didn't have mint marks. Also nickels minted at Philadelphia from 1912 to 1979 don't have mint marks either.Specific positions:Liberty ("V") nickels 1912: Under the dot at roughly the 8:00 position on the reverse.Indian Head / buffalo nickels 1913-1938: Under the words FIVE CENTS.Jefferson nickels 1938-mid 1942 and 1946-1964: to the right of MonticelloJefferson nickels mid-1942 to 1945: above the dome of MonticelloJefferson nickels 1968-present: near the dateMint mark letters are as follows:No mint mark (1866-mid 1942 and 1946-1964) = PhiladelphiaP (mid 1942-1945, 1980 and later) = PhiladelphiaD = Denver (1912-present)S = San Francisco (1912-1955 and 1968-1970; proof coins 1968-present)The reason for the change in mid-1942 is that nickel was needed for the war effort. The coin's composition was temporarily changed from copper-nickel to a manganese-copper-silver alloy, and the mint mark position was moved to indicate the change in metals.
Are 1953 nickels silver?
No. The 1953 US nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What us coins were minted in the 1940's?
US coins for circulation minted in the 1940s were Mercury dimes until 1946 when it was replaced with the Roosevelt dime starting with coins dated 1946. Wheat pennies (including the 1943 steel penny), Walking Liberty half dollars until it was replaced in 1948 by the Franklin Half dollar. And the washington quarter. No silver dollars were produced in the 1940s. Jefferson Nickels were produced, including 35% silver "war nickels" from 1942-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello.
How much silver is in a 1946 nickel?
None. Only nickels minted from 1942-1945 contain silver. The rest have a 25% nickel 75% copper composition.
What are the 1946 and 1947 nickel made of?
From 1946 to date, the coins are made from copper-nickel. Only the "War Nickels" from late 1942-1945 were 35% silver. No other U.S. nickels of any date contain any silver.
What is the value of a 1946 Indian head nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. The last Indian head nickels were minted in 1938. All nickels since then have carried a picture of Thomas Jefferson.
What does the D and or P mean on a US nickel?
"D" indicates the coin was minted at the Denver Mint. "P" stands for Philadelphia, and "S" for San Francisco. Nickels made in Philadelphia from 1866 to late 1942 and from 1946 to 1979 don't have a "P". San Francisco minted nickels for circulation up till 1954, then again from 1968 to 1970. "S"-mint nickels are still made for inclusion in Proof Sets.
What is the value of a 1946 British Crown?
There was no 1946 British Crown minted.
Does a 1963 US nickel have any silver in it?
It's a common misconception that because dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted before 1965 were silver, nickels also had silver in them. However the standard composition for US nickels has been an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper ever since the coin was introduced in 1866. The only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted from mid-1942 to 1945. These coins were struck in an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort.
What rare nickels should you look for?
There are almost no rare nickels still in circulation. If you're lucky you might find some at an estate sale or if someone accidentally spends one. General things to know are:Most nickels minted since 1946 have little or no added value; the same is true for 1940 and 1941.1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition."War nickels" 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.Common-date buffalo nickels are worth at least $1 but that can go up for coins in better condition.Older-date buffalo nickels can be worth a couple of dollars or moreCommon-date Liberty nickels are worth at least $3; older ones can be (but not necessarily are) worth more.
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.
When did the US stop making nickels out of nickel?
From mid-1942 to 1945 US nickels were made of an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. All other US nickels minted from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Do 2004 Jefferson peace treaty nickels have any silver?
No they do not, the ONLY nickels to have any silver are the "War Nickels" from late 1942 to 1946
