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WesternHemlock New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:02 pm Coin Collectors, I have found a 1942 'S' nickel while cleaning out my SUV. I was picking up coins off the floor, and this one stuck out because of the odd 'dull' metallic appearance from a distance. Is it worth holding on to? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:11 pm and your nickle is 35% silver and referred to as a "war" nickle. Not much value on yours in the shape it is in...maybe $1.00 ish? but I would hang on to it. Nickle was scarce during the war so they changed the composition from 1942 - 1945 I think. Report this Post to the Staff
yakimaboy Pillar of the Community United States 519 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:18 pm Sure, it has a small amount of silver in it. About 05 oz. Report this Post to the Staff
Steele Pillar of the Community United States 1119 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:34 pm I would hang on to it, but I keep all nickels from before 1960 Report this Post to the Staff
batboy Pillar of the Community United States 650 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:38 pm Like was said, not that good of condition, but it's a War Nickel with 35% silver, so it's a keeper. Report this Post to the Staff
WesternHemlock New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 10:48 pm Awesome, thank you!! Report this Post to the Staff
fyimo Valued Member United States 245 Posts	Posted 02/21/2016 12:25 am Nice find and like others have said a silver War Nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12870 Posts	Posted 02/21/2016 12:45 am Great score. Save every one of those you come across. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/21/2016 07:28 am There's Silver in them thar suv's ! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190334 Posts	Posted 02/22/2016 12:19 pm Nice find! A keeper. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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