5 cent coins aren't made of silver (except for those minted in 1942-45), unless you're referring to the old half dime, but the mint stopped making those in 1873. An 1897 nickel in circulated condition is worth around $2.50, and over $80 in mint condition.
No Indian Head cent was ever struck in silver.
As of 9/8/2011 Most silver 10/25/50 cent coins and dollar coins(minted 1964 and earlier) are worth more now for their metal content (90 % silver) with silver at $40 p/ounce ++. Rough guage today is coin value times 29 or, for dime, value is $2.90 with silver at $42 p/ounce. Use 40% of that figure(40% of $29) for Kennedy halves dated 1965-1970 since they contain 40% silver. xman
The coin has NO silver and is face value.
The US has never made a one cent silver coin. It's likely been plated as a novelty coin or to be used as jewelry. It has no collectible value.
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No Indian Head cent was ever struck in silver.
A 1961 Canadian 25-cent coin can be worth about $6. A coin's actual value would be based on the silver market at the time of purchase or sale.
As of 9/8/2011 Most silver 10/25/50 cent coins and dollar coins(minted 1964 and earlier) are worth more now for their metal content (90 % silver) with silver at $40 p/ounce ++. Rough guage today is coin value times 29 or, for dime, value is $2.90 with silver at $42 p/ounce. Use 40% of that figure(40% of $29) for Kennedy halves dated 1965-1970 since they contain 40% silver. xman
The coin has NO silver and is face value.
About $3.25 for its silver content.
The US has never made a one cent silver coin. It's likely been plated as a novelty coin or to be used as jewelry. It has no collectible value.
The New Zealand 1 cent coin was only issued as a bronze coin. If you have one that appears to be silver, it is because somebody plated it. Modified coins have no collector value.
Unless your coin is of some collector value, which would need to be assessed by a coin dealer, a 1942 canadian coin is actually worth more for its silver content value than the 25 cent face value. Your coin contains 80% silver which, at today's prices, is worth approx $2.90 in silver value. The related link below will calculate the value with current silver prices.
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No currently circulating Australian coin contains any silver. The only Australian 50 cent coin to contain any silver was the round 1966 coin which had an 80% silver content, about 0.3416 ounces. At today's prices about $10.70 USD.
Assuming the coin is circulated, has no mintmark and depending on grade, the 1897 Morgan is a common coin with retail values of $23.00-$32.00.
A U.S. Liberty Head nickel dated 1897 is not rare. Most circulated coins are valued from $3.00-$20.00. It needs to be seen for an accurate value.