Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper).
The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
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The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
A 1949 Nickel is NOT silver... it's worth about 5 cents. Sorry.
None. The only years nickels contained silver were 1942-45.
No there is not.
There is absolutely no silver in that coin.
No, nickel silver and sterling silver are not the same value. Sterling silver is a precious metal composed of 92.5% silver, while nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that does not contain any silver. Sterling silver is typically more valuable than nickel silver.
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?"
The value of nickel silver cutlery can vary depending on the age, condition, and brand. Generally, nickel silver cutlery is not very valuable compared to silver or sterling silver cutlery. It is often used as a more affordable alternative. Consulting with an antique dealer or appraiser can give you a better idea of the specific value of your nickel silver cutlery.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
It isn't silver. Nickel "silver" refers to an alloy of copper with nickel and zinc to make it look like silver but it really contains no silver at all.
A 1949 Nickel is NOT silver... it's worth about 5 cents. Sorry.
No. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
None. The only years nickels contained silver were 1942-45.
If you got in change, just spend it.