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Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.

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1949 US nickel?

A 1949 US Jefferson nickel in circulated condition is worth its face value of 5 cents. However, if it is in uncirculated or mint condition, it may be worth more to collectors depending on its grade and any unique characteristics. It is always a good idea to have rare coins evaluated by a professional coin appraiser.


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Your nickel contains no silver. Only nickels made from 1942-1945 contain silver. See the related question below.


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If you found it in change your nickel is only worth face value. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver. In fact, no circulating US coins have contained any silver since 1969.


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That's a silver war nickel, containing 35% silver, and it's worth at least $2.


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That is known as a "war nickel" to save nickel for the war effort, the US government replaced some of the nickel in the nickel with silver. At the time of writing the silver content in them is around $1.70. The reason for the mintmark over the Monticello was that the idea was that people would know they contained silver.


What is the value of 1949 Canada silver dollar?

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