War Time Nickels 1942-1945
The U.S. 5 cent coin has traditionally been made from, well, nickel. Actually it is a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. But during a short period from the latter part of 1942 to 1945 when nickel was essential to the war effort during WWII nickels were composed of 56% copper, 9% manganese and 35% silver. These have become known as the silver War Nickels and contain 0.0563 troy ounces of silver in each coin. From the latter part of 1942 to 1945 is the only time the nickel coin has had silver content. Identifying these silver nickels is very easy because of the very large mint mark on the reverse above the depiction of Monticello. The silver War Nickel was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco.
War Time Nickels 1942-1945 Mintage
| Philadelphia | Denver | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 57,873,000 | 32,900,000 | |
| 1943 | 271,165,000 | 15,294,000 | 104,060,000 |
| 1944 | 119,150,000 | 32,309,000 | 21,640,000 |
| 1945 | 119,408,100 | 37,158,000 | 58,939,000 |
The silver Nickels are very collectible in Mint State condition and affordable. There are some scarce varieties like the 1943 Double Die Obverse, 1943/2 and the 1945 Double Die Reverse that are prized by collectors of the great nickels. See a silver Nickel that interests you? Click on that listing to see all of the information. Nearly all mint marks and conditions are just a click away. We've powered our search routines to bring you the most sought after searches easily and quickly.
Silver War Time Nickels
 1943-P Silver Jefferson War Nickel From The Littleton Coin Company!! $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 33m |
 1944-P Silver Jefferson War Nickel From The Littleton Coin Company!! $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 35m |
 1942-P Silver Jefferson War Nickel From The Littleton Coin Company!! $1.99 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Lot (22) Jefferson Silver Nickels 1942-1945 VF/XF $38.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 47m |
 LOT OF 11 JEFFERSON "WAR" NICKLES 1943 1944 1945 - 35% SILVER U.S. COINS sp mint $17.51 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 52m |
 1944-P,D,S Gem BU Silver Wartime Jefferson 5c $35.99 Time Remaining: 9h 7m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 (18) 1942-1945 Jefferson 35% Silver War Nickels 1 oz Silver total. $33.90 Time Remaining: 9h 46m |
 3 Wartime Nickels 35% Silver 1942-1945 $6.05 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 25m |
 LOT OF 6 SILVER WAR NICKELS & 1 COPPER WAR NICKEL $9.79 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 3m |
 Silver Jefferson War Nickels - (20 pcs) $29.09 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 25m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A601 $96.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 17m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A602 $81.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 18m |
 1942 S and 1943 D Jefferson 35% Silver Nickels $4.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 18m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A603 $81.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 18m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A604 $91.01 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 19m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A605 $80.08 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 20m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A606 $81.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 20m |
 60 Jefferson War Time Nickels 35% Silver Unsearched - A607 $80.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 21m |