Choose the specific year you need with a genuine U.S. Jefferson Silver War Nickel, struck during World War II and containing 35% silver. Available dates include 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945, based on current inventory. During World War II, nickel became an important strategic material for the war effort. Beginning in October 1942, the U.S. Mint temporarily changed the Jefferson Nickel's composition to an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. Production of these special wartime nickels continued through 1945. War Nickels are easily distinguished by their large mint mark above Monticello on the reverse. They were struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, and the wartime series marked the first appearance of the “P” mint mark on a U.S. coin. Coin Specifications Denomination: 5 Cents Year: Your Choice Condition: Circulated Composition: 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese Original Weight: 5.00 grams Actual Silver Weight: 1.75 grams ASW: 0.05626 troy oz Diameter: 21.2 mm Mint Marks: P, D and/or S, based on inventory Important: Not every 1942 Jefferson Nickel contains silver. Only the 1942 wartime-composition issues identified by the large mint mark above Monticello are included in this listing. Please Note: Photographs are of previous inventory items and will likely not be the item(s) you receive. Stack Sensibly, Collect Creatively!
