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War Nickel (35% Silver) melt value
1942-1945 · 35% silver · 0.0563 troy ounces per coin
Series 1942-1945Weight 5.00 gFineness 35% silverSilver content 0.0563 ozt
Melt value now
$3.86 at silver $68.58/ozt · August 27, 2026
$3.86 at silver $68.58/ozt · August 27, 2026
Wartime five-cent pieces struck in 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese to save nickel for the war effort. Identified by the large mint mark above Monticello.
- A War Nickel (35% Silver) contains 0.0563 troy ounces of silver (5.00 grams of 35.0% fine silver).
- Its melt value is $3.86 at the silver price of $68.58 per troy ounce, as of .
- That is 77.2 times its $0.05 face value.
- Struck 1942-1945.
Value by quantity
| Quantity | Silver content | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.0563 ozt | $3.86 |
| 5 coins | 0.2813 ozt | $19.29 |
| 10 coins | 0.5626 ozt | $38.58 |
| 40 coins | 2.2506 ozt | $154.33 |
The math
5.00 g × 0.350 fine ÷ 31.1035 g/ozt = 0.0563 ozt × $68.58 = $3.86
If silver moves
| Silver price | War Nickel (35% Silver) melt value |
|---|---|
| $61.72 | $3.47 |
| $65.15 | $3.67 |
| $68.58 | $3.86 |
| $72.00 | $4.05 |
| $75.43 | $4.24 |
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