I have rolls of nickels that were rolled 25-30 years ago. They are in rolls by year and mint, 1940-1965, no silver. Is there any premium or should I just take them to the bank?
You should be able to sell at least some of the years for a premium, especially the earlier ones. If by chance you have a 1950-D roll, that one in particular will be worth more.
All of the dates from 1942 through 1945 had silver in them. At current prices, each nickel is worth $1.60 so I'd hang on to them or sell them for their silver value. All the ones with the mint mark in a large letter above the building are silver.
If you don't need the money, I would just keep the nickels. A nickel is worth in metal content about 7 cents each and although you can't melt, a source of REAL money. I keep all my coins now especially nickels and pennies. There could be a time where nickels become a valuable source of metal as the pre 1965 dimes, quaters and halves have become. One of those 1964 dimes is over $3.00 now. Just what I would do.
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