20 - Jefferson Silver War-time Nickels - $70 (Trexlertown)

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During World War II, nickel became a strategic metal, more valuable than silver. To make more nickel available for the war effort, the U.S. Treasury had the Jefferson nickel produced in a 35% silver composition from 1942 through 1945. These special coins became known as the Jefferson Wartime nickels.

10/17/2025 Melt value for one silver nickel = $2.90

Wartime Nickels were composed of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.

5 coins each year
- 1942
- 1943
- 1944
- 1945

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posted: 2025-11-30 17:06

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