War Time Nickels

[JUDE-migration]

I have a question. I have a coin case for 1942 - 1945 War Time Nickels with 11 open slots. I also have an older book with all of the war time nickels and it has 13 nickels. Does anyone know which ones are supposed to be included in the coin case?

[BillJones]

The wartime nickel set includes the 11 coins from 1942-P to 1945-S that were made of 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. They were noted by the large mint marks that appeared OVER Monticello, which included a "P" mint mark for the Philadelphia mint for the first time.

 

The old album that you have probably had spots for the 1942 and 1942-D nickels that were made from the old alloy, 75% copper and 25% nickel.

 

Which is correct? Well 1942 was a war year, but some collectors would say that the "true" set only includes the 11 pieces that were made from the wartime alloy.

[JUDE-migration]

That is exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you very much.