U.S. Silver Nickel of the Second World War (album)

When is a nickel not a nickel? From 1942-45.

The United States declared war on Imperial Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, and on Nazi Germany three days later—thus officially entering World War II. During wartime, certain metals, among them nickel, were necessary for the manufacture of weapons, ammunition, and other items vital to the war effort. To conserve the supply of nickel, the U.S. Mint changed the composition of the alloy used to strike its 5-cent coins. For the duration of the Second World War, U.S. nickels contained 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.

This is a Silver War Nickel, minted during World War II.

Weight/Dimensions: 92 g | 11" L x 7.5" W x 0.1" H