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what nickel is worth a lot ..i have a 1937 nicel encased in mammoth tusk bought at a auction someone told me if it is the right year and non magnetic its worth a lot
thanks
Hi Michelle,
First off, all nickelas are no magnetic. I think whomever told you this was confused. In 1943, pennies were made of steel because the copper was being used in the war effort. Steel is attracted to a magnet.
Howver, there were a few coin blanks from the previous year (copper) that are not magnetic. 1943 copper pennies are worth from $25,000 and up.
The only 1937 nickel has has any big value is an error coin, the buffalo only has 3 legs. These are worth from $800 and up.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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