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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1963190, member: 36230"]As you probably know, any dated (dimes) to 1964 are 90%, and while not worth a great deal, are definitely worth holding onto or at least not rolling up with the rest. As for nickels, the so-called "<i>war nickels</i>", dated from 1942-1945 (please note that only 1942 dated coins with the large mintmark over Monticello are of this type) contain 35% silver and likewise are worth keeping/setting aside.</p><p><br /></p><p>Beyond this there are certain varieties that can, often depending on condition, have some to significant added value, but there is more to identifying such coins that simply looking at the date. Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1963190, member: 36230"]As you probably know, any dated (dimes) to 1964 are 90%, and while not worth a great deal, are definitely worth holding onto or at least not rolling up with the rest. As for nickels, the so-called "[I]war nickels[/I]", dated from 1942-1945 (please note that only 1942 dated coins with the large mintmark over Monticello are of this type) contain 35% silver and likewise are worth keeping/setting aside. Beyond this there are certain varieties that can, often depending on condition, have some to significant added value, but there is more to identifying such coins that simply looking at the date. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
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