War Nickels were created after nickel became an important strategic metal during World War II. To conserve nickel for military production, the U.S. Mint changed the composition of the Jefferson Nickel to 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.
The wartime composition makes these the only regular-issue Jefferson Nickels containing silver. Each War Nickel contains approximately 0.0563 troy ounces of silver.
One of the easiest ways to identify a War Nickel is by its large P, D, or S mintmark above Monticello on the reverse. The large mintmark was added to distinguish the new silver-alloy nickels from the regular copper-nickel issues.
The 1942-P War Nickel is also historically notable as the first U.S. coin to bear the P mintmark for Philadelphia.
Specifications
- Denomination: 5 Cents
- Series: Jefferson War Nickel
- Years: 1942–1945
- Year: Randomly selected
- Composition: 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese
- Silver Content: 0.0563 troy oz
- Weight: 5.00 grams
- Diameter: 21.2 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Designer: Felix O. Schlag
- Mintmarks: P, D, or S
- Certification: NGC Genuine
The specific year and mintmark will be randomly selected. You will receive one authentic 1942–1945 War Nickel certified NGC Genuine.
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