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Nothing in particular. Most Jefferson nickels were minted by the hundreds of millions if not billions, so they don't carry any special value.

The only major exceptions are the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45 that were made of silver, copper, and manganese to save nickel for the war effort, and the 1950-D issue that sells for several dollars.

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What is the value of a pre-1972 US nickel?

The US has minted nickels since 1866 so that question isn't detailed enough to provide a specific answer. Check the date on your nickel and enter the question "What is the value of (its date) US nickel?" for values. Also, despite a lot of misinformation to the contrary, most 1964 and earlier nickels do NOT contain any silver. The coin's standard composition has been 25% nickel / 75% copper since it was introduced. The only exceptions are nickels minted from mid-1942 to 1945. These coins 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.


What is the value of a 1972 US nickel?

While there were fewer 1972 nickels than say, 1964 (when they were minted by billions to help make up for dimes and quarters that were being melted) they're still just ordinary circulation coins worth face value only. Uncirculated ones might retail for a quarter or so.


Why are 1972 quarters valuable?

They aren't. A lot of 1972 quarters were minted, none of them contain silver. They are worth only $.25.


What is the value of a 1972 US dime?

10¢ if you found it in change. Dimes made in 1965 and later are made of copper and nickel, not silver, and are only worth face value. Check your pocket change for lots more of them. If you have a coin that appears to be silver it was probably plated for use in a bracelet or similar jewelry. Note that dimes (and quarters, nickels, and halves) minted in Philadelphia before 1980 do not have mint marks.


What is a 3-inch 1972-S Lincoln Liberty penny worth?

It's a coaster, not a coin. You can buy these for a few dollars in gift shops. They also have copies of nickels, 1877 Indian head cents, and more. Also note that Lincoln cents are not "Liberty" cents. The last Liberty cents were large cents minted in 1857.

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What mint is a 1972 Eisenhower dollar if there's no mint mark?

Philadelphia. With the exception of nickels dated 1942-1945, coins minted in Philadelphia didn't have a mint mark until 1979 for dollars and 1980 for halves, quarters, dimes, and nickels.


What is the value of a pre-1972 US nickel?

The US has minted nickels since 1866 so that question isn't detailed enough to provide a specific answer. Check the date on your nickel and enter the question "What is the value of (its date) US nickel?" for values. Also, despite a lot of misinformation to the contrary, most 1964 and earlier nickels do NOT contain any silver. The coin's standard composition has been 25% nickel / 75% copper since it was introduced. The only exceptions are nickels minted from mid-1942 to 1945. These coins 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.


What is the value of a 1972 US nickel?

While there were fewer 1972 nickels than say, 1964 (when they were minted by billions to help make up for dimes and quarters that were being melted) they're still just ordinary circulation coins worth face value only. Uncirculated ones might retail for a quarter or so.


Why are 1972 quarters valuable?

They aren't. A lot of 1972 quarters were minted, none of them contain silver. They are worth only $.25.


What are the release dates for The Midnight Special - 1972?

The Midnight Special - 1972 was released on: USA: 19 August 1972


What is the value of a 1972 US dime?

10¢ if you found it in change. Dimes made in 1965 and later are made of copper and nickel, not silver, and are only worth face value. Check your pocket change for lots more of them. If you have a coin that appears to be silver it was probably plated for use in a bracelet or similar jewelry. Note that dimes (and quarters, nickels, and halves) minted in Philadelphia before 1980 do not have mint marks.


What if the 1972 silver dollar doesn't have a letter on it?

It was struck in Philadelphia. Except for "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, and 1979 dollars, coins made in Philadelphia before 1980 don't have a mint mark.


Is there a 1972 Queen Elizabeth coin?

She was on many coins in 1972, including every circulating coin minted in Britain, Canada, and Australia.


What is a 3-inch 1972-S Lincoln Liberty penny worth?

It's a coaster, not a coin. You can buy these for a few dollars in gift shops. They also have copies of nickels, 1877 Indian head cents, and more. Also note that Lincoln cents are not "Liberty" cents. The last Liberty cents were large cents minted in 1857.


Who won the Oscar for Special Achievement Award in 1972?

The Poseidon Adventure won the Oscar for Special Achievement Award in 1972.


Was there a Lady Liberty Silver Dollar minted in 1972?

Eisenhower dollar coins were struck in 1972, but no "Lady Liberty", matter of fact, no US coin is called a "Lady Liberty"


What are the release dates for The Midnight Special - 1972 1-1?

The Midnight Special - 1972 1-1 was released on: USA: 2 February 1973