In 2018, over 1.26 billion nickels were produced at the Philadelphia and Denver mints. The silver half dime, equal to five cents, had been issued since the 1790s. The American Civil War caused economic hardship, driving gold and silver from circulation; in response, in place of low-value coins, the government at first issued paper currency.
Is a 1907 Nickel Worth Anything?
Chloe Bennett
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