In 1942 silver nickels were only minted at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Around $1.50.
ten thousand dollars
5 cents. Only a small handful of Jefferson nickels are worth more than face value, such as the 1942-45 silver war nickels, and the elusive 1950-D.
The years 1942-1945 contained 35% silver. Not all 1942's though. If there is a large P, D, or S over the monticello on the reverse of the coin then it contains silver.
Most are only face value but some can be worth $1.00-$5.00 it depends on the condition of the coin.
No such coin exists. All 1942-D nickels are made out of the standard 75% copper 25% nickel. Only 1942-S and 1942-P nickels were struck out of the "war nickel" alloy of 35% silver. A 1942-D nickel is worth about 7 cents if circulated and a couple of bucks if in better shape.
Average circulated, about $22
Around $1.50.
ten thousand dollars
5 cents. Only a small handful of Jefferson nickels are worth more than face value, such as the 1942-45 silver war nickels, and the elusive 1950-D.
The years 1942-1945 contained 35% silver. Not all 1942's though. If there is a large P, D, or S over the monticello on the reverse of the coin then it contains silver.
Most are only face value but some can be worth $1.00-$5.00 it depends on the condition of the coin.
That is a "war nickel". War nickels minted between 1942-45 are identified with a large P, D, or S above the Monticello on the back. These nickels are 35% silver, and so have a definite value. The idiot who says they're worth "about 5 cents" is stupid.
It depends. If there is no large mintmark over the Monticello it is copper-nickel and contains absolutely NO silver. If there is a large mintmark over the Monticello (P, D or S) it is 35% silver and contains .0563 troy ounces of silver.
The only U.S. Nickels to contain any silver (only 35%) are the "War Nickels" dated from 1942-1945. They are identified by large P,D,S, Mintmark letters on the reverse of the coins. The current value of a War Nickel is about .90 cents just for the silver.
Nickels minted between 1942-1945 during World War II were made with a composition of 35% silver because of nickel shortages. You can check the edge of the coin for a large "P," "D," or "S" mintmark above Monticello to distinguish these silver nickels from regular ones.
I am guessing that you mean a 1942 nickel with the mint mark prominently stamped on the reverse above Monticello. It may be either a D,S or P. These are special wartime nickels that contained 35% silver. 56% copper and 9% manganese They were produced through 1945 and in huge numbers. They are generally worth the value of the silver in them, about $1.60 today. High grade uncirculated coins will have a premium value depending on year and mint.