It likely has been plated, but it's possible it may be a wrong planchet error meaning a dime planchet some how got mixed in with the 1 cent planchets. I suggest having a dealer or collector assess the coin.
Not silver - copper-nickel. Face value only.
It's copper-nickel not silver. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters.
There are no "silver" 1977 coins...they are copper-nickel Eisenhower coins and they are worth $1.00
All circulation dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
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 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.
Not silver - copper-nickel. Face value only.
All nickels except "war nickels" from 1942-45 are made of copper-nickel, not silver. What you have is an ordinary coin worth 5 cents.
It's copper-nickel not silver. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters.
There are no "silver" 1977 coins...they are copper-nickel Eisenhower coins and they are worth $1.00
There are no "silver" 1977 coins...they are copper-nickel Eisenhower coins and they are worth $1.00
All circulation dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
A nickel with copper infused is still worth 5 cents, as the metal composition of the coin is what determines its value. The added copper may change the appearance of the coin but not its monetary worth.
Circulation "Ikes" were made of copper-nickel rather than silver. They're only worth face value.
25p or if in silver around £20. They were struck in very large numbers in cupro-nickel (an alloy of copper and nickel).
All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.