what is 1941 nickel made of

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A 1941 Jefferson nickel is made of an alloy consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel. This was the standard composition for Jefferson nickels from their introduction in 1938 until partway through 1942.

It is important to note that the 1941 nickel contains no silver. A common point of confusion arises from the "war nickels" that were produced by the US Mint from 1942 to 1945. During World War II, nickel was a critical material for the war effort, leading the Mint to change the coin's composition to conserve the metal.

These later war nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese. However, since the 1941 nickel was minted before this change took place, it retains the original and standard copper-nickel composition.