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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

1942-P JEFFERSON 5c PF67 NGC Silver
1942-P JEFFERSON 5c PF67 NGC Silver
   US $350.00

28m
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11 SILVER WAR NICKELS CIRCULATED
11 SILVER WAR NICKELS CIRCULATED
   US $45.00

42m
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1944 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin694
1944 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin694
   US $.05
2 Bids
1h 24m
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1943 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin500
1943 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin500
   US $.05
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1943-S SILVER JEFFERSON WAR NICKEL FINE
1943-S SILVER JEFFERSON WAR NICKEL FINE
   US $1.50
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1h 57m
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Nice 40 Silver 1942-P Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
Nice 40 Silver 1942-P Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
   US $2.00
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2h 13m
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Nice 40 Silver 1942-S Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
Nice 40 Silver 1942-S Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
   US $2.00
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2h 23m
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Nice 40 Silver 1943-P Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
Nice 40 Silver 1943-P Jefferson Nickel Low Shipping
   US $2.00
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2h 28m
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1944 P SILVER WAR NICKEL NICKEL NICE COIN RARE 00069
1944 P SILVER WAR NICKEL NICKEL NICE COIN RARE 00069
   US $.99
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1942 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin542
1942 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin542
   US $8.00

3h 21m
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1944 D Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin548
1944 D Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin548
   US $7.50

3h 23m
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1942 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin555
1942 P Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin555
   US $6.00

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1943 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin543
1943 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin543
   US $5.00

3h 29m
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1945 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin545
1945 S Jefferson Nickel US 5 Cent WWII Silver Coin545
   US $4.00

3h 37m
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TUBE OF 40 WAR NICKELS 1942-1945 SILVER CONTENT COINS
TUBE OF 40 WAR NICKELS 1942-1945 SILVER CONTENT COINS
   US $57.95

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1942-P BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL
1942-P BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL
   US $9.95
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1943-P BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL
1943-P BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED SILVER JEFFERSON NICKEL
   US $7.95
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1945-P  Silver WAR Jefferson Nickel
1945-P Silver WAR Jefferson Nickel
   US $.49
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