Coin and Paper Money Collecting/US Nickles

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Expert: - 11/11/2009


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What does the term war nickel mean for Jefferson nickels?
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Hello Ross,                  

"War nickels” were produced by the United States from mid-1942* through 1945. The coins were manufactured from 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. This is different from the 75% copper nickel that was made before and after the war. The nickel metal then was used for production of military supplies during World War II.

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Knowledge of United States Coins from 1793 to date. Able to answer most common numismatic questions. Collected U.S. Coins from half cent to 50 dollar gold coins.

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