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From mid 1942 through 1945 US nickels contained 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. Nickel was eliminated because it was needed for the war effort.
"War nickels" are identifiable by their grayish color and the presence of a large mint mark over the dome of Monticello.
Regardless of any other urban legends, internet rumors, or tall tales, NO other US nickels ever contained silver. Except for war nickels, the coin has been made of a 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy since its introduction in 1866.
Trivia fact: War nickels were the first US Coins to carry a P mint mark for Philadelphia, and the only such coins until it was reintroduced on 1979 dollars.
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When did they stop making silver us 5 cent nickels?
The U.S. stopped minting silver half-dimes in 1873, a few years after the introduction of the nickel. The only nickels that actually contain silver are "war" nickels minted 1942-1945.
When were nickels silver?
The only time US nickels were silver was from 1942-1945. They contain 40% silver. They have a metal value of around 2 dollars.
When were nickels made of silver?
The only US nickels that contain any silver were minted in late 1942 through 1945. These "War Nickels" are identified by a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
All U.S. dimes and quarters dated before 1965 are 90% silver. The only nickels to ever contain silver are dated 1942-1945. These coins are easily identified by the large mint mark (P, D, or S) over Monticello's dome.
Do 1965 us coins have silver in them?
The only 1965-dated U.S. coins that contain silver are half dollars. They're only 40% silver, as opposed to 90% for dimes, quarters, and halves dated 1964 and earlier. Nickels are made of copper and nickel, not silver. The only nickels that contain any silver at all are the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45. They can be identified by a large mint mark on the back. They contain about 35% silver.
Do us nickels have silver in them?
No, they don't. US nickels are made of copper and nickel. The only ones that DO contain silver are war nickels, minted 1942-1945.
When did they stop making silver us 5 cent nickels?
The U.S. stopped minting silver half-dimes in 1873, a few years after the introduction of the nickel. The only nickels that actually contain silver are "war" nickels minted 1942-1945.
When were nickels silver?
The only time US nickels were silver was from 1942-1945. They contain 40% silver. They have a metal value of around 2 dollars.
When were nickels made of silver?
The only US nickels that contain any silver were minted in late 1942 through 1945. These "War Nickels" are identified by a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
All U.S. dimes and quarters dated before 1965 are 90% silver. The only nickels to ever contain silver are dated 1942-1945. These coins are easily identified by the large mint mark (P, D, or S) over Monticello's dome.
Does a 1940 US nickel contain silver?
No. All US nickels except special "war nickels" made during 1942-45 are struck in the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Are 1953 nickels silver?
No. The 1953 US nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Is the US nickel all silver?
No, nor has it ever been all silver. The only U.S. nickels to contain any silver are those dated 1942-1945, the so-called "war" nickels.
Do 1965 us coins have silver in them?
The only 1965-dated U.S. coins that contain silver are half dollars. They're only 40% silver, as opposed to 90% for dimes, quarters, and halves dated 1964 and earlier. Nickels are made of copper and nickel, not silver. The only nickels that contain any silver at all are the famous "war nickels" from 1942-45. They can be identified by a large mint mark on the back. They contain about 35% silver.
Are any new silver nickels?
None of the new US nickels are silver.
Are the nickels in 1930 made of silver?
No, the only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945
Is there silver in a 1941 US nickel?
No. The only nickels to contain silver are those minted 1942-45, though not all of them from '42 have silver. The way to tell is that all silver nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse, above Monticello.
