1942-1945 War Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated Set 11 Coins in total

The coins in this set are made of a special alloy to conserve nickel for the war effort. Instead of the usual 75% copper and 25% nickel composition, these coins are composed of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese. This change in composition gives the coins a distinctive appearance, often described as having a darker color compared to regular nickels. The set includes coins minted from 1942 to 1945. During these years, the United States Mint produced nickels with the modified composition to conserve nickel for the war effort.

1942-1945 War Nickel BU Set 11 Coins

The coins in the set are described as BU, which stands for Brilliant Uncirculated. This indicates that the coins have never been circulated and retain their original mint luster. They exhibit sharp details and minimal wear. The coins in the set may include mintmarks indicating where they were minted. Mintmarks can be found on the reverse (back) side of the coin, below the denomination. Mintmarks include "P" for Philadelphia, "D" for Denver, and "S" for San Francisco.