35% Silver War Nickels

US Mint War Nickels

Buying Silver Bullion Coins has become a popular choice for investors looking to diversify their portfolio in hopes of preserving future wealth. Wartime silver alloy nickels (War Nickels) were produced with 35% silver to help eliminate nickel from the coins, as nickel was a critical material needed during wartime.

What is a war nickel?

During wartime - nickel was a critical material needed, therefore nickels were temporarily made/produced with 35% silver to help alleviate the need for nickel and therefore referenced as war nickels. These war nickels were produced from 1942 to 1945.