Nickel

In 1938 the US introduced the new copper nickel 5 cent coin showing Thomas Jefferson. However, as the country entered World War 2 and nickel became a strategic war material, the coin was struck in a copper-silver-manganese alloy between 1942 and 1945. These “war nickels” were also struck with a large P mint mark above the Monticello house, the first and only time this Philadelphia mint mark appeared in this way on a US coin. The aim was to make them easier to identify and withdraw after the war. Although in circulated condition, we have a number of these distinct coins that avoided being scrapped, which we will offer along with one of the regular 1938-2003 coins struck in copper nickel.

The Jefferson nickel or 5 cent piece was first struck in America in 1938 it replaced the buffalo nickel. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States. His home Monticello, is on the reverse of the 5 Cent or Nickel coin. Our friend in the United States has been able to put together a starter collection of Jefferson Nickels – eight different dates. But when he does it, he does it right all eight coins are in Proof condition. You have Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. You get eight different dates in brilliant Proof condition for just £14.50. That works out to less than £2 each for an American Proof Jefferson nickel. Supplies are limited and dates will be as they come. A nifty set and priced to sell.

US Buffalo Nickel, 1913. In circulated condition. First struck in 1913 and now 111 years old, this popular design was part of an attempt to make the US coinage more attractive. This five Cent coin features the head of a Native Indian on one side and an American Bison on the reverse. They quickly proved popular with the American public and despite concerns about how quickly the coins became worn in circulation, continued to be minted until 1938 when they were replaced by the Jefferson Nickel. All coins have a full date. Most coins are dated in the 1930s. Dates of our choice.