General Overview• Issued during World War II due to the strategic need for nickel in military manufacturing.• Between late 1942 and 1945, the U.S. Mint removed nickel from 5-cent coins and replaced it with a 35% silver alloy.• These coins are official U.S. currency with a face value of $0.05 each and are a popular choice for junk silver investors. Coin Highlights• Contains a total of 1.125 Troy oz of actual silver content per 20-coin bag.• Each individual coin contains approximately 0.0563 Troy oz of silver.• Composed of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese.• Coins may display mint marks from Philadelphia (“P”), Denver (“D”), or San Francisco (“S”).• Shipped in circulated condition with signs of wear.• Coins are packaged in plastic bags. Design DetailsObverse:• Features the original left-profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag.• This classic image has remained a staple on the U.S. nickel throughout its long history.Reverse:• Showcases Jefferson’s Monticello estate, also designed by Felix Schlag.• The design remains largely unchanged on modern nickels, except for commemorative issues in 2004–2005. Specifications• Years of Issue: 1942–1945• Purity: .35 (35% Silver)• Metal Content: 1.125 Troy oz (per 20 coins)• Weight per Coin: Approx. 0.0563 Troy oz• Diameter: 21.2 mm• Thickness: 1.95 mm• Denomination: $0.05 (USD)• Face Value (Total): $1.00 (USD)• Mint Mark: Varies• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint• Condition: Varied (Circulated)• Issuing Country: United States• Series: War Nickels• CoA (Certificate of Authenticity): No• Packaging Type: Plastic Bags
Size Guide
Printed on the Bella+Canvas 3001 — a unisex retail fit that runs true to size. Between sizes? Size up for a relaxed fit.
| Size | Chest Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18″ | 28″ |
| M | 20″ | 29″ |
| L | 22″ | 30″ |
| XL | 24″ | 31″ |
| 2XL | 26″ | 32″ |
| 3XL | 28″ | 33″ |
Measured laid flat: chest width 1″ below the armhole, length from the high point of the shoulder to the hem. Unisex sizing follows men’s — for a fitted women’s look, size down one.
Shipping
Every shirt is printed for you when you order — nothing sits in a warehouse. Production takes 2–3 business days, then US delivery in another 3–5.
Order today and it typically arrives Jul 15 – Jul 20.



