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Question
QUESTION: coin is copper in apperance.not nickle,what is value?
ANSWER: Could it be that it is just tarnished? I have to see the coin.
Regards
Joe Hylas
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QUESTION: the coin is copper not tarnished
My suggestion is to send the coin to Numismatic Guarantee Corporation and have it certified.
Does it weigh 5 grams? Nickels are actually 75% copper and 25% nickel. The only exception is during 1942-45 when silver was used.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
Experience
Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary
Publications
Physician's Money Digest
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow
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