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Description
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Wartime Coinage Evolution: Features a 1941 Jefferson Nickel, 35% silver War Nickels (1942-1945), a 1943 steel penny, and a 1944 shell case penny, each reflecting America’s resource shifts and resilience during WWII.
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Authentic & Display-Ready: Preserved in VG or better condition for coins and VF or better for the note, this collection comes in a compact, elegant storage album, perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
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A Chilling Historical Relic: Includes a $1 Japanese Invasion Note, a haunting reminder of Japan’s planned Pacific occupation, offering a rare and thought-provoking piece of WWII history.
The Pearl Harbor Coin Collection & Japanese Invasion Note is a powerful tribute to one of the most pivotal moments in world history—the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the event that thrust the United States into World War II. This carefully curated collection offers a tangible connection to the era, showcasing how wartime necessity reshaped American coinage and currency. Each piece tells a story of resilience, adaptation, and the immense global conflict that defined a generation.
Beginning with a 1941 Jefferson Nickel, minted the very year of the attack, this set then transitions into the 1942-1945 War Nickels, which contain 35% silver—a striking departure from traditional compositions as nickel was redirected toward military efforts. The 1943 steel penny, the only U.S. coin ever made from zinc-coated steel, and the 1944 "shell case" penny, crafted from recycled wartime ammunition, further illustrate the nation's intense mobilization for war. These unique coins are not just collectibles; they are snapshots of a time when every resource mattered.
Adding an eerie layer of history is the $1 Japanese Invasion Note, a chilling reminder of Japan’s planned occupation of the Pacific. Thankfully, this grim scenario never came to pass, but these notes, once intended to replace local currency in conquered territories, now serve as haunting relics of what could have been.
Preserved in Very Good (VG) or better condition for the coins and Very Fine (VF) or better for the note, this collection is housed in a compact yet elegant 7 1/2" x 4" x 1/4" storage album, making it a striking display piece. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a numismatist, or someone who values the stories that coins and currency can tell, this set offers an extraordinary glimpse into the past. Secure your piece of history today!
