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In the summer of 1941, America was the “arsenal of democracy,” providing munitions, aircraft, ships, and other supplies to nations in Europe and Asia overrun by the Nazis and the Japanese. Copper and nickel, both strategic metals, were in tight supply, and the Treasury Department made plans to alter the alloys used in coinage, and use substitutes. Eventually, this translated into the silver-content “wartime” five-cent pieces made from 1942 to 1945 and the zinc-coated steel Lincoln cent made in 1943.
In 1942, by which time the Uni
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History and Overview
In the summer of 1941, America was the “arsenal of democracy,” providing munitions, aircraft, ships, and other supplies to nations in Europe and Asia overrun by the Nazis and the Japanese. Copper and nickel, both strategic metals, were in tight supply, and the Treasury Department made plans to alter the alloys used in coinage, and use substitutes. Eventually, this translated into the silver-content “wartime” five-cent pieces made from 1942 to 1945 and the zinc-coated steel Lincoln cent made in 1943.
In 1942, by which time the Uni
...Catalog Detail
Legal Disclaimer
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.