Jefferson War Nickel - Value, Years, and Silver Content
Year-by-year mintage, key-date context, and melt value for the Jefferson War Nickel series.
Jefferson War Nickel overview
Jefferson War Nickel pages in this cluster lead with melt value first, then place the series in its mint-year and design context. Frame in the WWII silver-conservation context. Nickel metal was redirected to war production; the wartime alloy contains 35% silver and the large mint mark above Monticello identifies the issue.
Year-by-year table
Key dates
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Jefferson War Nickel FAQ
How much silver is in a Jefferson War Nickel?
A Jefferson War Nickel contains 0.05600 troy ounce of silver.
What years were Jefferson War Nickels minted?
1942-1945, excluding any listed production gaps.
Are Jefferson War Nickels valued only by melt?
No. Melt is the bullion floor; key dates, varieties, and uncirculated condition can trade above melt.
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