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Mintage 32,309,000.
The composition of War Nickels is 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese. A War Nickel weighs 5.0000 grams, therefore the silver content is 1.7500 grams, or 0.0563 Troy ounces.
History of United States Mint
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This 1944-D War Nickel information page was created in January 2026 and last updated on 27th January 2026
W: Code updated 18th Oct 2025