Is a 1946 nickel considered a war nickel?

fistfulladirt

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1946 not silver.

1942-1945 are 35% silver. Some 1942 nickels were not silver. Look for a large mint mark above the Monticello on the reverse side of the coin.
 

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Fistfull nailed it. It's all about the mint mark above Monticello on the reverse.
 

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