1943 Jefferson Wartime Nickel (Uncirculated)

The U.S. Mint began producing the Jefferson Nickel in 1938. The five cent piece was very popular, and it remains in production today. While one may assume that nickels cannot be valuable beyond their face values, some of these coins can be significantly valuable based on mintage, year, scarcity and condition. The 1943 Jefferson Nickel is a war nickel, and as such it contains a small amount of silver in addition to other alloys. Collectors may desire this coin due to its silver content and historical significance.