
That's a great question, and it's a very common point of confusion for new coin collectors!
While the provided search information doesn't contain the specific details on the coin's composition, I can certainly clear this up for you.
No, 1941 nickels are not made of silver. A standard 1941 Jefferson nickel is made of the traditional alloy, which is 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The nickels that do contain silver are the "war nickels." These were minted from the middle of 1942 through 1945. During World War II, nickel was a critical material for the war effort, so the U.S. Mint changed the coin's composition to a mix of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.
You can easily identify a silver war nickel by looking for a large mint mark (P, D, or S) on the back of the coin, right above the dome of Monticello. Since your coin is from 1941, it was minted before this change and does not contain any silver.


