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For most of 1942, the 5-cent coin was made from nickel. However, in October of 1942 this changed — because nickel was needed to make artillery for troops in World War II. Also worth noting… silver nickels aren’t made entirely from silver.
The zinc 5 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1944 during World War II, replacing the bronze-aluminium version, which had a distinct golden color. It was worth 1/20 or .05 of a Reichsmark, the same ratio of a modern-day five-cent piece (nickel) to one USD. Made entirely of zinc, the 5 Reichspfennig is an emergency ...
Complete Jefferson War Nickel Set. During World War II, our nation’s coinage did more than just line the pockets of citizens going about their business. They also helped us win the war. Perhaps the most famous example is the Jefferson “War Nickel,” struck from 1942 to 1945. Patriotic First — And Only — Silver Nickels
Feb 13, 2020 · The Jefferson Nickel was also affected, its nickel content redirected to wartime efforts and replaced with a temporary composition of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese. Other nations also took similar actions with their coinage during World War II, which began in 1939 and saw American military involvement from 1941 until the end of the ...
Feb 15, 2024 · During the Second World War, Canadian nickel was in great demand as a war material. This forced the temporary abandonment of its use in the coining of five-cent pieces. In 1942, the first substitute material employed was a type of brass, called tombac.
Felix Schlag designed the 1940 Jefferson nickel has a metal composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel and a face value of $0.05 (five cents). The coin has a plain edge and weighs 5.00 grams with a ...
The 1945 P Wartime Nickel is 35% silver and worth up to $35.00 USD MS-65. Full steps abbreviated as FS and toning greatly add to the value of this coin. The average selling price at auction for this coin is $6.50, and worst case scenario you can always sell this coin for its minimum value of $2.00 fairly easy regardless of condition. Year: 1945.
