Why a Wartime Nickel Is Now a Treasure Worth Millions

Wartime Nickel

A Coin Born in Tough Times During World War II, the U.S. needed every resource to fight the war. Metals like copper and nickel were in short supply because they were used to make weapons and equipment. The U.S. Mint had to get creative, so they changed the recipe for the Jefferson nickel, a five-cent … Read more