This Jefferson Nickel’s Design Was Meant to Be Temporary — But Its Value Rocking Now

Nickel’s Design Was Meant to Be Temporary

Nickel’s Design Was Meant to Be Temporary: What began as a temporary solution to wartime shortages has become one of America’s most beloved coins. The Jefferson “wartime nickel,” minted from 1942 to 1945, was never intended to be a permanent design. Yet today, these humble five-cent pieces command attention from collectors and historians alike, serving … Read more