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Dave Hinz
 
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On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:52:08 -0700, Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:

There is no nickel in coin silver, never has been, although nickels, during
the war years, were made from silver and manganese, with no nickel content.
It's easy to distinguish the war years nickels (aside from looking at the
dates) because the mint marks are very large. Likely none left in
circulation now, though.


I find one every 5 years or so in circulation. Instantly recognizable
due to the green-ish coloration.