The listing, American Nickels of the 20th Century - Including Wartime Silver Nickel has ended.
American Nickels of the 20th Century
1903 Liberty Head (V) Nickel
1935 Buffalo Nickel
1939 Jefferson Nickel
1943 Wartime Silver Nickel
The Silver Nickel is 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese
History
World War II prompted the rationing of many commodities. Nickel was highly valued for use in armor plating, and Congress ordered the removal of this metal from the five-cent piece, effective October 8, 1942. From that date, and lasting through the end of 1945, five-cent pieces bore the regular design but were minted from an alloy of copper, silver and manganese. It was anticipated that these emergency coins would be withdrawn from circulation after the war, so a prominent distinguishing feature was added.
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