To save nickel for the war effort, the US Mint struck Jefferson nickels from mid-1942 to 1945 in a 35% silver alloy. Each contains 0.0563 troy ounces of silver.
| 1 coin | 0.056 oz | $3.42 |
| 5 coins | 0.281 oz | $17.11 |
| 10 coins | 0.563 oz | $34.22 |
| 20 coins | 1.125 oz | $68.44 |
| 50 coins | 2.813 oz | $171.10 |
| 100 coins | 5.626 oz | $342.19 |
If you think you have a rare date or an uncirculated coin, have it graded or get a quote from a coin dealer before selling it for its metal.
Its melt value is $3.42 based on 0.05626 troy oz of silver at $60.82 per ounce. Collectible dates and high grades sell for more.
No. Early 1942 nickels are regular copper-nickel. Silver ones have a large mint mark above Monticello's dome.
0.05626 troy ounces of pure silver. The coin weighs 5 grams in total and is 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese.