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What is the value of a 1942 nickel with an S above Monticello?
This is one of the years they made nickels partially out of silver. At current silver values, it's worth about $1 in worn condition, $1.50 with only slight wear. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $5.00
What is the percent of Nickel in a nickel coin?
All U.S. nickels (except for silver "war" nickels 1942-1945) are 75% copper and 25% nickel.
How old do nickels have to be to be worth something?
In general, a US nickel has to be minted in 1945 or earlier to have any extra value but there are a lot of exceptions. The most important dates to know are:1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition."War nickels" 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.Common-date buffalo nickels are worth at least $1 but that can go up for coins in better condition.Older-date buffalo nickels can be worth a couple of dollars or moreCommon-date Liberty nickels are worth at least $3; older ones can be (but not necessarily are) worth more.All shield nickels are worth significant premiums.
What is the value of a US Nickel that is 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel?
Please post a new question with your nickel's date. Except for the famous "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945, ALL US nickels made since 1866 have been struck in the same 75/25 cupronickel alloy.
How much silver is in a 1962 US nickel?
Only the war years of 1942-1945 have silver. All Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to mid-1942 and 1946 to date are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
