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[K-Man]

i have a 1943 nickel with a P on the back is this a war nickel

 

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[TORPEDOX]

I say yes,,, as long as it was made between 1941 and 1945 I would consider it a "war coin" a lot of people will argue this point with me , saying that a 1941 is not a "war coin" but people need to remember that the war started dec.7 1941. I know that I'm splitting hairs but I think history deserves to be remembered correctly.

 

[l.cutler]

Yes it is. A "war nickel" being slang for a five cent piece made of 35% silver and I believe the rest manganese, to save copper and nickel for the war effort. These were minted from mid 1942 through 1945.