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Q: What was copper used for during WWII?
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Is there a mint mark on a proof copper nickel?

The US never issued proof nickels struck in copper, only the standard curpronickel alloy used since 1866 except during WWII.


When did they quit putting silver in liberty nickels?

Silver was only used in nickels during WWII. Every nickel 1866-1941 and 1946-present has used the same blend of 75% copper with 25% nickel.


I have a Silver 1943 wheatback penny not copper the 3 is a 3 not an 8 chopped in half but doesn't have a letter under the date so what do you have here?

a Philadelphia minted wheat penny that was made during WWII it is made out of steel cause the copper was being used for the war


What mineral is used to make a nickel?

Nickel is an element rather than a mineral.All US nickels except the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.


Why was the Cooper penny not minted in 1941-1945?

copper shortage during the war. The us was making pennies out of aluminum during that same period. They made pennies out of steele during WWII. These are known as 'Steelies'


Was the nickel coin ever made of nickel?

Every U.S. nickel 1866-present (except for during WWII) are 75% copper with 25% nickel.


What was the capital of German-controlled France?

They used to control Paris during WWII.


When was radar first used?

During the Battle of Great Britain at the time of WWII


Why were steel pennies made?

During WWII copper was needed for ammunition in the form of shell casings and bullet jackets. In 1943 the mint made cents from scrap steel to save as much copper as possible for the war effort.


What fuel does a military tank use?

During WWII, US tanks burned gasoline for fuel; during the Vietnam War US Patton and Sheridan tanks used diesel for fuel.


What is an 1899 US nickel made of?

75% copper and only 25% nickel, the same composition used since 1866 except during WWII. The only US nickels that contained any silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. These coins are 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese.


What is a 1964 US nickel made of?

75% copper and only 25% nickel, the same composition used since 1866 except during WWII. The only US nickels that contained any silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. These coins are 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese.