What years were war nickles Silver?

[mikeraydj]

I was wondering was only 1945 the year of silver war nickels? I have a 1943, 1946, and 1948.

 

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[l.cutler]

Partway through 1942 the composition was changed and remained part silver through 1945, 1946 switched back to the nickel alloy.

 

[coinsareawesome]

That '43 is a 40% silver
Tip: Whenever the mintmark is on the back above Monticello, it's 40% silver.

 

[boristhespider88]

That '43 is a 40% silver
Tip: Whenever the mintmark is on the back above Monticello, it's 40% silver.

35% silver, not 40%.

 

[mikeraydj]

Then I did finally find my first silver coin this year with the 1943. Woo Hoo!

 

[usandthem]

I was wondering was only 1945 the year of silver war nickels? I have a 1943, 1946, and 1948.

War ended in '45.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

You can't miss 'em. BIG mint marks.

 

[Scrappy]

Great coins! They are also relatively easy to find detecting if you dig nickel signals (a lot of guys don't to avoid trash). I've found 6 this year alone.

 

[Enginefitter]

You can't miss 'em. BIG mint marks.

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Now thats what I call great info with pictures.

Thank You Charlie