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Silver War Nickel
1942–1945 · 35% · 1.75 g pure silver
Silver (melt) value · 1 coin
0.0563 troy oz × live spot price
With 3% GST: ₹379.80
India market rate (incl. import duty)
Pure silver1.75 g
Purity350
Spot XAG/USD$59.42
About this coin
War Nickel
To save nickel for the war effort, Jefferson nickels struck from late 1942 to 1945 were made of 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese. Each contains 0.0563 troy oz of silver.
War nickels are easy to spot: they have a large mint mark (P, D or S) above Monticello on the reverse.
Specifications
- Weight
- 5 g
- Purity
- 35% silver
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
- Face value
- 5¢
- Years
- 1942–1945
- Pure silver
- 1.750 g · 0.0563 ozt
Bulk values · 13 Oct 2026
War Nickel value by quantity
Melt value for single coins, rolls, tubes and boxes.
| Quantity | Pure silver | Melt value | + GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 face value 20 coins | 1.125 oz | $66.87 | ₹7,596 |
| 1 coin | 1.8 g | $3.34 | ₹379.80 |
| 10 coins | 17.5 g | $33.43 | ₹3,798 |
| 20 coins | 35.0 g | $66.87 | ₹7,596 |
| 50 coins | 87.5 g | $167.16 | ₹18,990 |
| 100 coins | 175.0 g | $334.33 | ₹37,980 |
| 500 coins | 875.0 g | $1,672 | ₹1,89,900 |
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Answers
War Nickel: FAQ
How much is a War Nickel worth today?
Based on today's silver price (13 Oct 2026), the silver in a War Nickel is worth about $3.34, or ₹368.74 at the Indian market rate. This is the melt value. Dealers and jewellers sell above it and usually buy slightly below it.
How much silver is in a War Nickel?
A War Nickel weighs 5 g at 35% purity, so it contains 1.75 g of pure silver (0.0563 troy oz).
Is a War Nickel worth more than its silver value?
Usually, yes: bullion and collectible coins sell at a premium over melt value because of minting, distribution and collector demand. Common, circulated coins trade close to melt, while rare dates, mint marks and high grades can be worth much more.
How do I know if I'm paying a fair price?
Enter the seller's price into the premium checker above. It compares the quote with the live metal value and shows the premium as a percentage. Compare that percentage between sellers before you buy.