A 5 cent coin in the United States, commonly known as a nickel, is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The nickel metal used in coins such as the 5 cent nickel is derived from nickel ore mined from the Earth. The metal undergoes refining and processing before being used for coinage. So, while the nickel itself originates from Earth, the specific metal content and composition may vary depending on its intended use.
Current materials: Cent - 97.5% zinc plated with a thin layer of copper Nickel - A solid alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel Dimes, quarters, halves - 2 outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a core of solid copper, for an overall content of about 92% copper. Dollars - Manganese brass bonded to a copper core; overall content 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% nickel
The American 5 cent coin, also known as the nickel, is primarily composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The last 5-cent nickel made of pure nickel was in 1883. The composition changed to a mix of metals due to the scarcity and cost of nickel. Since then, all nickels have been made with a copper and nickel alloy.
Three-cent pieces were minted during the 19th century. If you mean 1873, please see the question "What is the value of an 1873 US 3 cent piece?"
Look at the again, with a date of 1854 it's not a nickel three cent piece, it should be a silver three cent piece. Post new question.
An 1867 three cent nickel, in good condition, is worth approximately $11. If it is in excellent condition, it can be worth up to $28.
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The first nickel 5 cent piece is the 1866 rays shield type. The first five cent pieces however were actually made out of silver and were called half dimes. These can be dated back to 1794. They were eventually discontinued in 1873. From that point on all 5 cent pieces were made from nickel.
A nickel is contemporary US slang for the 5 cent piece. However, it didn't always used to be that, before the 5 cent nickel coin was introduced, flying eagle and Indian head cents were made with nickel and were known as "nickels", along with the three-cent nickel.
A penny and a two cent coin. (The two-cent coin was produced in the United States from 1864-1873)
Silver 3¢ pieces were minted from 1851 to 1873 Copper-nickel ones were minted from 1865 to 1889
The 1867 Nickel Three-Cent Piece in average circulated condition has retail values of $20.00-$40.00.
July 13, 2009 First, it is not a 3 cent nickel. It is a nickel 3 cent piece composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. In 1873 there were 2 varities of 3cent pieces minted. One had an "open" 3 which means the top and bottom of the 3 do not meet on the left side of the number and the "closed" 3 which means the top and bottom of the 3 do meet on the left side of the coin. All of these 3 cent pieces were minted in the Philadelphia mint facility. Although there were about twice as many "open 3" coins minted as there were "closed 3" coins, they both have the same values as shown in the chart below. Circulated Grades.....................1873 open 3................1873 closed 3 G4.................................................$17...............................$17 VF30.............................................$29...............................$29 EF40.............................................$45...............................$45 AU55............................................$58................................$58 Uncirculated Grades. MS60..........................................$130...............................$130 MS63..........................................$220..............................$350 MS64..........................................$400..............................$850 MS65..........................................$1625............................$6000
The U.S. did not mint 3 cent pieces in 1802. Silver 3¢ coins were struck from 1851 to 1873. Copper-nickel versions were made from 1865 to 1889.
Great - you have a rare Copper-Nickel 3 Cent piece - a 1881 coin in fine condition is worth: $30.00.