War Nickel Traveled Through Europe and Back: During World War II, everyday objects took on new significance as nations mobilized for war. Even something as small as a nickel underwent a transformation. In 1943, the U.S. Mint altered the composition of the five-cent coin, replacing nickel with a wartime alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, … Continue reading This 1943 War Nickel Traveled Through Europe and Back —Now It’s Museum Piece