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How much are wartime nickels worth?
Most are only valued for the silver, about $1.25 as of today.
How much are war nickels worth?
With silver at $27.10 per ounce. War nickels are worth about $1.50.
What are war nickels worth?
War nickels contain about 1.5 gm of silver so they're worth about 1/20 of the current price of 1 oz of silver for the metal alone. A high-grade one can be worth up to $300 depending on condition.
What is the value of wartime nickels?
As of 10/2015, war nickels sell for about $1 in average condition.Prices for coins in better condition vary a lot depending on date, mint mark, and amount of wear. There's specific information at the questions "What is the value of a US nickel?", for years 1942 through 1945.War nickels are worth more than other nickels of that era because they were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese due to wartime metal shortages. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.All other US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What is the value of us wartime silver nickels in plastic case?
Most of the value is in the coins rather than the case. The coins were put in the case by someone outside of the Mint, either a collector or a dealer, for display and/or sale.Despite their interesting history "war nickels" in average condition aren't rare or especially valuable. As of 12/2009 their silver content makes them worth anywhere from $1 in very worn condition to $3-$5 if almost like new.Uncirculated ones are worth more but you have to know the mint mark letter on the back to determine a specific value.
How much are wartime nickels worth?
Most are only valued for the silver, about $1.25 as of today.
How much are war nickels worth?
With silver at $27.10 per ounce. War nickels are worth about $1.50.
How much is 70 pure silver nickels worth?
No US nickels have ever been pure silver, the "war nickels" of 1942-1945 are 35% silver and are the only nickels to have any silver. Post new question.
Value of 1956 silver nickels?
1942-1945 are the only years silver nickels were struck, 1956 nickels are still in circulation today and are worth 5 cents.
Is nickel silver silverware worth anything?
Nickels from the WWII Years did partially have silver in them. One is worth $1.75
1911 silver nickel what is it worth?
IF such a coin existed it would be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, but all nickels except the famous WWII "war nickels" are made of cupronickel, not silver.
How much is a 1943 nickel with a big S on the back worth?
You have what is referred to as a Wartime nickel. It is composed of 35% silver, with the balance being copper and manganese. The silver gives it a "melt value" of about 95 cents (as of December 2009) regardless of condition. 1943S is among the more common of the wartime nickels, so your coin is probably worth about $2-$5 in nice circulated condition, and perhaps $10-$15 in Uncirculated condition.
How much are wartime worth?
Most are only valued for the silver, about $1.25 as of today.
Why are silver dimes worth more than silver nickels?
Silver dimes (made up till 1964) contain 0.07234 troy ounces of silver. Silver nickels (only made mid-1942 to 1945) contain .05626 troy ounces of silver. Silver dimes are worth more because they have more silver in them.
How much is a indian head silver nickel worth?
Sorry, no Buffalo nickels were ever struck in silver.
What nickels are worth more in silver than face value?
Only nickels made between mid 1942 till 1945 contain silver. Currently the silver value is around $1.75 to $2.
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.
