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The only US nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" made from late 1942 to 1945. All US nickels from 1866 to the present are made of the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. These coins are distinguished by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
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What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
1964 silver nickel?
Nickels that year weren't made of silver. There was no change in metal composition in nickels in the 1960s. The only nickels that do contain silver are those minted between 1942 and '45. Anything post-war is only worth face value.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
How much is a 1950 buffalo nickel worth?
No such thing. The last year buffalo nickels were minted was 1938.
What was the last year that silver coins were minted?
The last year that 90% silver coinage was issued for general circulation was 1964. Kennedy Half dollars were struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969.
What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
How much is a 1950s nickel worth?
No such thing. The last year buffalo nickels were minted was 1938.
1964 silver nickel?
Nickels that year weren't made of silver. There was no change in metal composition in nickels in the 1960s. The only nickels that do contain silver are those minted between 1942 and '45. Anything post-war is only worth face value.
What year are silver dimes?
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
Is a 1947 nickel made of silver?
No, a 1947 nickel is not made of silver. Nickels minted in 1947 are composed of a combination of nickel and copper, with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was not used in the production of nickels during that time period.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
How much is a 1950 buffalo nickel worth?
No such thing. The last year buffalo nickels were minted was 1938.
What year did people start making nickels?
The first US nickels (5-cent coins) were minted in 1866. The first Canadian nickels were minted in 1922.
Are nickels minted prior to 1964 minted in silver?
Nickels before 1964 are made of the same nickel/copper blend as nickels made after 1964. The only nickels to contain any silver are "war" nickels, minted 1942-1945. This means even buffalo nickels don't have any silver.
What was the last year that silver coins were minted?
The last year that 90% silver coinage was issued for general circulation was 1964. Kennedy Half dollars were struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969.
Did the us mint ever make silver nickels?
Nickels minted between about 1942 and 1945 were made with silver due to steel being used in the war effort. A little over half an ounce of silver was used in each one, making them worth about $1.60 each as of early this year.
What was the first year buffalo nickels were minted?
Buffalo nickels were first minted in 1913. There were two varieties that year. So-called Type I nickels show the buffalo standing on a raised or inclined mound, while Type II nickels have the buffalo on the more familiar flat ground.
