1942-1945 Wartime Coinage what is it worth?

My Grandpa gave me this set I have no clue what it's worth. It has 1942-1945 silver nickels made from old shell cases there is also copper and steel Pennys from 1942-1954 too they are also made form recycled shell cases.

 

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Not the silver coins.. Silver bullets were made only for killing werewolves

The shell casing was in reference to the pennies.

That a nice set!
I have seen similiar framed sets selling for $20.00 at vintage flea markets.

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It's unlikely that cents were made from spent shell casings from domestic ranges.
The amount needed for collection, transportation, refining was just not possible in the time frame and amount available. When you consider how high the mintage was and the sheer weight needed, it didn't happen.
There are other threads that touch on this.
As for the nickels. Hard to tell from the photo but it appears that some were cleaned for presentation. Most of them are going to be silver melt value (a little less than a dollar apiece.) There are a few valuable varieties to look for in that series.

 

How much is a 1916 s liberty half dollar worth in average condition

 

https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/2777/half-dollars/walking-liberty/1916-S/

 

You can compare your coin here.
https://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/#/Walker/Grades

 

If my Grandpa gave them to me, they would be worth a lot more than I just found them somewhere. Nice bunch of coins to have.

 

A nice set of coins. Maybe around $15.

 

As a generic set, the $15-$20 range previously mentioned is reasonable.
However, you have an opportunity to pass along your Grandpa’s legacy to others. That is priceless!

 

These sets were put together by private sellers and I remember seeing them advertised on magazines and Sunday newspapers. I agree with @Michael K that the coins look polushed. In addition, the steel cents may have been replated. As mentioned, that really hurts the numismatic value of the coins

However, it's a nice presentation. IMO I think it has a lot more value as a remembrance of a family member than it does trying to sell it for $10-15 at a yard sale or Craig's list

 

If your grandfather gave them to you, the sentimental value outweighs the numismatic value hands down. Put them away until you have grandkids and wow them with something from their great great grandpa. It sure beats $20.

 

The shells they refer to were the artillery shells not bullets. Empty bullets were cleaned and reloaded to be reused for training so that any problems occurred where it was safe and not in combat where a misfire could cost your life from enemy fire.