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Country:
U.S.A. |
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Date:
1942-45 |
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Metal:
Copper-Nickel |
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Denomination:
5
Cents |
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Weight:
5 g |
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Diameter:
21.2 mm |
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Condition:
Uncirculated |
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Obverse:
Burst of Thomas Jefferson, "In God we Trust," Liberty, & Date
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Reverse:
Monticello, "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "United States of America," denomination, Mint Mark.
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Packaging:
Presentation Slab |
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During WWII, nickel became a critical metal alloy for the U.S. in the war effort, so it was removed from U.S. 5-cent coins during the years 1942-1945. During this time, the “nickel” was composed of 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. Now you can own this complete 11-coin “War Nickel” collection of every date and mint mark issued during WWII! In another unusual move, the Philadelphia Mint issued their coins with a large letter “P” to designate the silver alloy change in the planchet. It was the first time they placed a mint mark on a U.S. coin.
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