$1 FACE US WAR NICKEL (In Increments of $1 Face Value)

General Overview
• Issued during World War II due to the strategic need for nickel in military manufacturing.
• Between late 1942 and 1945, the U.S. Mint removed nickel from 5-cent coins and replaced it with a 35% silver alloy.
• These coins are official U.S. currency with a face value of $0.05 each and are a popular choice for junk silver investors.

Coin Highlights
• Contains a total of 1.125 Troy oz of actual silver content per 20-coin bag.
• Each individual coin contains approximately 0.0563 Troy oz of silver.
• Composed of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.
• Coins may display mint marks from Philadelphia (“P”), Denver (“D”), or San Francisco (“S”).
• Shipped in circulated condition with signs of wear.
• Coins are packaged in plastic bags.

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features the original left-profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag.
• This classic image has remained a staple on the U.S. nickel throughout its long history.
Reverse:
• Showcases Jefferson’s Monticello estate, also designed by Felix Schlag.
• The design remains largely unchanged on modern nickels, except for commemorative issues in 2004–2005.

Specifications
• Years of Issue: 1942–1945
• Purity: .35 (35% Silver)
• Metal Content: 1.125 Troy oz (per 20 coins)
• Weight per Coin: Approx. 0.0563 Troy oz
• Diameter: 21.2 mm
• Thickness: 1.95 mm
• Denomination: $0.05 (USD)
• Face Value (Total): $1.00 (USD)
• Mint Mark: Varies
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Condition: Varied (Circulated)
• Issuing Country: United States
• Series: War Nickels
• CoA (Certificate of Authenticity): No
• Packaging Type: Plastic Bags