From 1942-1945 the U.S. Mint changed the composition of Jefferson Nickels. Prior to 1942 the Mint used nickel as the main composition of the Jefferson Nickel. Beginning in 1942 and up to 1945 the Mint began using copper, silver and manganese to produce the Jefferson Nickels, as the government needed nickel to produce ammunition for the ongoing war. War Nickels have a large mint mark on the reverse of the coins so it is very easy to differentiate them from non-silver nickels. War Nickels can no longer be found in circulation since they contain some silver and carry a premium, additionally because of the larger mint marks on the reverse collectors and the public have already set most of them aside.
Great coin for the collection
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The 1944 Jefferson Nickel is one to appreciate as these are testament pieces to American ingenuity during the days of World War II. These pieces with 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese to help nickel efforts during the war until 1946 are priceless. Bottom line, these pieces are always worth the history and price to own!
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was the last nickel i needed for my collection. very happy with it. thanks!
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Was just right for my collection
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