1942-1945 Wartime Silver Nickel Set Brilliant Uncirculated Condition 11 coins in total

During World War II, the Jefferson Nickel series underwent a significant change. Since nickel was identified as a strategic metal for the war effort, the composition of the five cent piece was changed to a composition of 35% silver, 9% manganese, and 56% copper. The Silver War Nickels minted from 1942 to 1945 create an interesting short set within the broader series.

1942-1945 Wartime Silver Nickel Set BU

The mintmarks “P”, “D”, or “S” were used for the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. Notably, this was the first time that a mint mark had been used for coins produced in Philadelphia. All coins in this set are in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition and all be inside of 2x2 Staple ups. Silver content is 35%.