Drescription:  War Nickels (1942–1945) are unique Jefferson Nickels produced during World War II with a special silver alloy to conserve nickel for military production. They are the only nickels in U.S. history to contain silver.

Key Specifications

Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.

Silver Weight: Each coin contains approximately 0.05626 troy ounces of pure silver.

Physical Specs: 5.00 grams in weight and 21.2 mm in diameter.

Identification Features: To help the Treasury sort these coins for later redemption, they were designed with a prominent visual change:

Large Mint Mark: A large P, D, or S is located on the reverse side, directly above the dome of Monticello.

First "P" Mint Mark: These coins marked the first time the Philadelphia Mint ever used a "P" mint mark on U.S. coinage.

Appearance: They tend to have a darker, slightly greenish tint compared to standard nickels due to the manganese content.