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The only nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII when nickel was a strategic metal. All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

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Q: What is the value of a 1938 silver nickel?
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What is the value of a silver 1938 buffalo nickel?

No Buffalo nickels ever had any silver in them only copper and nickel. Also 1938 was the last year of issue and all Buffalo nickels dated 1938 were made in Denver the mint mark is on the back under FIVE CENTS and most circulated coins are only 1 or 2 dollars


Is nickel silver same value as sterling silver?

No, nickel silver and sterling silver are not the same value. Sterling silver is a precious metal composed of 92.5% silver, while nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that does not contain any silver. Sterling silver is typically more valuable than nickel silver.


What is the value of a 1935 Jefferson nickel?

Priceless. The first Jefferson nickel was dated 1938.


What is nickel silver cutlery worth?

The value of nickel silver cutlery can vary depending on the age, condition, and brand. Generally, nickel silver cutlery is not very valuable compared to silver or sterling silver cutlery. It is often used as a more affordable alternative. Consulting with an antique dealer or appraiser can give you a better idea of the specific value of your nickel silver cutlery.


What is the value of a silver shoehorn made out of nickel silver?

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What is the value of a 1938 Liberty nickel?

Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1938 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel or buffalo nickel.


How much value does one silver nickel net?

If you mean a Jefferson nickel dated 1942-1945 with very large mintmarks on the reverse, the silver value is about $1.00. They are 35% silver.


How much silver in a 1944 buffalo nickel?

Buffalo nickels stopped being minted in 1938. If you're referring to a '44 Jefferson war nickel, then it contains 35% silver.


What is the value of a 1964 Jefferson nickel?

The value is 5 cents and it has no silver in it.


What is the value of a 1906 silver buffalo nickel?

Please check your coin again and post a new question. Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938, and were never struck in silver. A 1906 nickel would be called a Liberty Head nickel, and like all nickels except the famous "war nickels" of 1942-45, it's made of an alloy of copper and nickel, hence the name "nickel".


What is the value of 1944 silver nickel?

It's worth about a dollar, just for the silver.