Is a 1946 nickel considered a war nickel?

[kebo (scnative)]

Is it mostly silver? I got one in pocket change the other day, just curious about it.

 

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[fistfulladirt]

1946 not silver.

1942-1945 are 35% silver. Some 1942 nickels were not silver. Look for a large mint mark above the Monticello on the reverse side of the coin.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Fistfull nailed it. It's all about the mint mark above Monticello on the reverse.

 

[Captain Caveman]

no and no. If you google "war nickels", this is the first link that comes up.

1942-1945 Jefferson (War) Nickel Silver Melt Value - Coinflation