Silver and nickel ???

[Threestud]

Hi
Newbe here I have a ?? What year did silver stop being put
Into coins and what year did they quit putting nickel in 5 cent piece
Digging through some older change dont know what years to keep
Thanks
Threestud

 

[enamel7]

Last year for 90% silver was 1964. Half dollars were 40% from 65-70. Nickels are still made of nickel.

 

[idahotokens]

Is your question about nickels "which years had silver content?" - then the answer is 1942-45 and they have the large P/D/S mintmark over the dome on the reverse.

And, the Mint still makes silver coins in proof sets - S mintmark - and they sometimes get loose in the wild.

John in ID

 

[FingerGrime]

Ever heard of the internet?

 

[Threestud]

I have heard of it isn't this a Internet site ?

Thanks to all that helped

 

[1235CE]

Ever heard of the internet?

Simply excellent....probably a young kid just getting into coin collecting, found our web-site, introduces himself, has a few questions ..........and now will probably never come back.......bet your family is so proud of you.

Greg

 

[FingerGrime]

It is just silly when people ask questions on a forum that can be found with a quick Google search.
Regardless, I did post rashly. My apologies.