This 1943 War Nickel Traveled Through Europe and Back —Now It’s Museum Piece
War Nickel Traveled Through Europe and Back: During the turbulent years of World War II, even the smallest aspects of daily life were reshaped by the demands of the war effort. American coinage was no exception. In 1943, the U.S. Mint made a significant change to the composition of the five-cent nickel, replacing its traditional … Read more