Nickels minted between 1942 - 1945 are 35% silver. They are known as "silver war nickels".
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a silver coin in your change. The silver nickel hides very well, because most nickels are not silver, it looks very normal and blends in with other common change.
This one is unusual because it's still in decent shape. Far from perfect, but it's still shiny, some detail left and the dirty spots are actual silver tone! It's very odd to see silver tone on a nickel, but it can happen. Typical US nickels are 75% copper and 25% nickel metal. But because of the war-time demand of nickel metal, during WW2 the nickels were minted in 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese. This alloy gives a nice silver appearance.
The best indicator that it's a silver nickel is the mint mark above Monticello. In this case a big "P", indicating it was minted in Philadelphia.
As time goes on and more and more people pull silver from the change, it becomes more and more rare. When people get scared, (like during 2020 covid) people would pull up their old change jars and put the coins into circulation. Many times these unsearched change jars contain silver or unique coins. It's a fun time to find treasures in change!
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How did I miss this post...??? I bet I have a bag of War Nickels somewhere,that contain no nickel...lol...
Funny but true.
But I wonder why you will save up so much jars without using it for beneficial affairs.
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I love those war nickels! I still find them in my change from time to time. That one is a beauty though!
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It's a thrill finding something silver in the change. !BBH
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That's really interesting.
The fact that it's still in decent shape makes it even more special.
It's amazing how the wartime demand led to the minting of these unique coins.
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During war, NICKEL is more valuable than SILVER.... just something to think about. (fyi certain date Canadian nickels are 100% nickel)
Wao good to see you sharing old coins.
I am surprised at how you saved these coins
These are very rare.
Soon, I will also share my old currency, Pakistani notes.
I hope you will also find it unique.
Thanks for sharing.
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I collected 20 of those, and I have not added to it since forever!
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Your coin is in very good shape for the age.
There is something intriguing and mysterious about old coins to me, I feel like every single one can tell a story that would be longer than my own life's story.
I often wonder whose hands this coin may have been held in. !BBH
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Interesting detail and history about the coins.
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