Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Silver War Nickels
35% Silver
“During WWII, the U.S. changed the composition of nickels to 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese to conserve nickel for the war effort. These were minted from 1942 to 1945 These ‘Silver War Nickels’ are identifiable by their mint mark above Monticello on the reverse side. The mint mark could be 'P' for Philadelphia, 'D' for Denver, or 'S' for San Francisco.
Their value lies in their silver content and can vary greatly depending on condition, rarity, and demand. The most expensive one sold was a 1945-D nickel, auctioned for $19,975 in 2014. So, a nickel in your pocket might just be a historical treasure! Yet most uncirculated 1945-D nickels are worth 5 to 10 Us dollars. Thank you for watching Cash and Coins
The Silver War Nickels
35% Silver
“During WWII, the U.S. changed the composition of nickels to 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese to conserve nickel for the war effort. These were minted from 1942 to 1945 These ‘Silver War Nickels’ are identifiable by their mint mark above Monticello on the reverse side. The mint mark could be 'P' for Philadelphia, 'D' for Denver, or 'S' for San Francisco.
Their value lies in their silver content and can vary greatly depending on condition, rarity, and demand. The most expensive one sold was a 1945-D nickel, auctioned for $19,975 in 2014. So, a nickel in your pocket might just be a historical treasure! Yet most uncirculated 1945-D nickels are worth 5 to 10 Us dollars. Thank you for watching Cash and Coins
