What is special about the 1943 penny included in the collection?
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Mar 11, 2025 - 02:38 PM
The 1943 penny is made of steel, a unique occurrence in U.S. minting history, as copper was conserved for the war effort. This penny exemplifies the drastic measures taken during wartime to support military needs.
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Pearl Harbor Coin Collection and Japanese Invasion Note
" The seismic event that propelled the United States into the global conflict of World War II was the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. This collection offers tangible remnants of that era, showcasing the dramatic shifts in U.S. coinage driven by wartime resource demands. This collection starts with...
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