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 | |
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| 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
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1943 P JEFFERSON WAR NICKEL 33 SILVER HIGHER GRADE US $2.002 Bids 3h 19m See Full Details |
1944 D Silver Jefferson War Nickel NGC MS67 US $62.50![]() 5h 3m See Full Details |
Lot of 12 Silver Jefferson War NICKELS 1943-1945 P D S US $7.505 Bids 9h 29m See Full Details |
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1942 P S Silver War Jefferson Nickel 2 US Coins US $.991 Bid 9h 53m See Full Details |
1943-D JEFFERSON SILVER WAR NICKEL PCGS MS67 67 RAINBOW US $89.00![]() 12h 9m See Full Details |
1999 - 2009 S Proof Jeff from Silver Proof Sets 13coin US $19.990 Bid 12h 21m See Full Details |
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50pc1938 JEFFERSON NICKEL COLLECTIONSILVERNO RESERVE US $6.264 Bids 12h 57m See Full Details |
SILVER 1942-P-P ERROR 5c JEFFERSON NICKEL-ANACS MS63 US $13.007 Bids 13h 15m See Full Details |
WOW 1945-D silver Jefferson nickel 2-24i US $20.00![]() 14h 2m See Full Details |
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1943-D SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL COIN US $3.252 Bids 14h 43m See Full Details |
1944-P 1944-D Silver JEFFERSON NICKELS Gemmy BU US $5.005 Bids 14h 45m See Full Details |
3 Coins 2 1944 D 1943 S Silver War Nickel US $2.032 Bids 14h 47m See Full Details |
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1943 S 1944 D 1945 P Silver War Nickel DK Rainbow Toned US $.991 Bid 14h 50m See Full Details |
1987 WESTERN SAMOA 25 999 SILVER 5 OZ AMERICAS CUP US $87.002 Bids 14h 52m See Full Details |
23 JEFFERSON WAR NICKLES 40 SILVER US $11.552 Bids 15h 41m See Full Details |
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BU-UNC 1943-P SILVER WWII JEFFERSON NICKEL STEPS LK US $6.50![]() 15h 47m See Full Details |
BU-UNC 1945-D SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL STEPS DIE BREAK US $9.75![]() 15h 49m See Full Details |
BU-UNC 1945-S SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL WWII BU-UNC US $9.95![]() 15h 51m See Full Details |
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