Jefferson Wartime Nickels 1442-1945, Circulation Issue
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5/26/2025
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The United States Congress authorized the removal of nickel from the five-cent coin by October 8, 1942, in order to divert the metal toward vital wartime production. Title XII of the Second War Powers Act had authorized the United States Mint to use a 50/50 alloy of silver and copper but gave the Mint discretion to change the proportions of this composition if that would better serve the American public’s needs. Jefferson “Nickels” minted during the subsequent four-year period were made of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
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