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In WWII, The United States had to use 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. The dates for these 35% silver nickels are 1942(P,S) (NOT D), 1943(P,D,S), 1944(P,D,S), and 1945(P,D,S). The mint marks on these coins are located above the dome of Monticello.
Contrary to popular misunderstanding, these are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The rest are all made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
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Are 1941 nickels all silver?
No. The only U.S. nickels that contain any silver are those dated 1942-1945, as nickel (the metal) was needed for the war effort. They are distinguished by the large mint marks on the reverse side, above Monticello. All nickels before and after contain a blend of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
A 1943 Jefferson nickel has a large S on the back. What does this mean?
The "S" is the mint mark for the US Mint at San Francisco, California. All US Mint facilities place their own letter, which identifies them, on nearly all of the coins they mint. The larger than normal mint marks on the "war nickels" were placed there to indicate the coins were of a different alloy than previous nickels, containing 35% silver instead of nickel.
What years were US nickels made of silver?
From late October 1942 through 1945 US nickels contained 35% silver. Nickel was needed for the war effort so the Mint changed the coins to eliminate that metal. Silver "war nickels" can be identified by the use of a large P, D, or S mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
Is there silver in a 1941 US nickel?
No. The only nickels to contain silver are those minted 1942-45, though not all of them from '42 have silver. The way to tell is that all silver nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse, above Monticello.
When was silver taken out of nickels?
The term Silver War Nickels refers to those produced by the United States Mint from mid-1942 to 1945. These nickels differ from those minted before and after World War II, as those were made from 56% copper, 35% Silver and 9% manganese.In WWII, The United States had to use 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. The dates for these 35% silver nickels are 1942(P,S) (NOT D), 1943(P,D,S), 1944(P,D,S), and 1945(P,D,S). The mint marks on these coins are located above the dome of Monticello.Contrary to popular misunderstanding, these are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The rest are all made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Do all of the war time nickels have mint marks?
Yes, all the silver war nickels have mint marks, even Philadelphia. There will be a large letter P, D, or S above Monticello.
Did all of the war time nickels 1942 to 1945 have mint marks?
Yes. All the silver war nickels had a large mint mark on the reverse side above Monticello, even Philadelphia.
Are 1941 nickels all silver?
No. The only U.S. nickels that contain any silver are those dated 1942-1945, as nickel (the metal) was needed for the war effort. They are distinguished by the large mint marks on the reverse side, above Monticello. All nickels before and after contain a blend of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
Where is the mint marks on a nickel?
Nowhere, because all shield nickels were minted in Philadelphia.
Are pre 1964 nickels real silver?
Only the years 1942-43-44-45 have 35% silver content. you can identify the coins by a large mint mark P-D-S on the back of the coin above the dome of Monticello. But not all of the 1942 coins are silver, a Denver mint and Philadelphia mint were struck in copper nickel and don't have the large reverse mint marks.
What does it mean if there is no mint mark on your 1922 silver dollar?
It was minted in Philadelphia. Prior to 1980, nearly all coins made in Philadelphia didn't carry mint marks. The only exceptions were nickels from 1942-45 and 1979 dollars.
What yr was dimes and nickels less silver?
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
Any nickel made before the 1960's is actually made of silver?
The only US nickels to ever have silver in them are The War Nickels. And are identified by very large mint marks ( P-D-S ) on the reverse of the coins above the dome of Monticello.1942 was the first year of issue but copper nickel coins were also struck for this year but they have regular mint marks. For 1943 1944 1945 only silver alloy coins were struck with the return of prewar composition in 1946.
A 1943 Jefferson nickel has a large S on the back. What does this mean?
The "S" is the mint mark for the US Mint at San Francisco, California. All US Mint facilities place their own letter, which identifies them, on nearly all of the coins they mint. The larger than normal mint marks on the "war nickels" were placed there to indicate the coins were of a different alloy than previous nickels, containing 35% silver instead of nickel.
What years were US nickels made of silver?
From late October 1942 through 1945 US nickels contained 35% silver. Nickel was needed for the war effort so the Mint changed the coins to eliminate that metal. Silver "war nickels" can be identified by the use of a large P, D, or S mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
Is there silver in a 1941 US nickel?
No. The only nickels to contain silver are those minted 1942-45, though not all of them from '42 have silver. The way to tell is that all silver nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse, above Monticello.
