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Did US nickels have silver in them?

Yes, United States nickels used to have silver in them. The original composition of the five-cent piece, commonly referred to as a "nickel," was a copper-nickel alloy. However, during certain periods in the past, the United States Mint produced nickels with a different composition.

1. Shield Nickel (1866-1883):

- Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

- Silver Content: None

2. Liberty Head Nickel (1883-1913):

- Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

- Silver Content: None

3. Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938):

- Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

- Silver Content: None

4. Jefferson Nickel (1938-1945):

- Composition: 35% silver, 65% copper

- Silver Content: 35% (during World War II)

5. Jefferson Nickel (1946-1964):

- Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

- Silver Content: None

6. Jefferson Nickel (1965-present):

- Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

- Silver Content: None

It's worth noting that the nickels produced during World War II had a silver content due to the government's need for silver for wartime purposes. After the war, the composition was changed back to the nickel-copper alloy.

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