SKU RM-AG-WAR-NICKEL-1OZ-RAND/USD · per item · indicative
$74.27
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35% Silver War Nickels $1 Face Value Avg Circ
This 35% Silver War Nickel contains 1.125 troy oz of silver, with a purity of .350. Issued by the United States Mint, these coins are sought after for their historical significance and silver content.
.350 fine· 1.125 troy oz (35.43 g)
$74.27
$74.27 / item · cash price · United States Mint · At spot
- Metal value
- $71.77 · 1.125 oz fine
- Premium
- $2.50 (3.5% over spot)
- Spot
- $63.80 /oz · as of 05:14 PM ET
- Spot-linked · requotes automatically
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-975
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAverage Circulated
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 35% Silver War Nickels, issued by the United States Mint during World War II, contain 1.125 troy oz of silver with a purity of .350. These coins, characterized by their average circulated condition, feature the iconic profile of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse, designed by Felix Schlag, alongside the inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting. The reverse displays Monticello, symbolizing American heritage and values, with the denomination '5 CENTS' and the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
Investors and collectors acquire these War Nickels not only for their silver content but also for their historical context, as they were minted during a time of national crisis, making them a tangible piece of American history. Although not eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), they remain a popular choice for those looking to diversify their portfolios with collectible coins.
Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our platform, allowing for a 120-second price lock at checkout. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, ensuring authenticity through XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Our coins are allocated in segregated storage within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for investors. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investments with Rockwell Metals.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the War Nickel features the profile of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag. The inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting are prominently displayed, reflecting the coin's historical significance during World War II.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a depiction of Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate, also designed by Felix Schlag. The words 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and the denomination '5 CENTS' are inscribed, symbolizing unity and the coin's value.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .350
- Fine Weight
- 1.125 troy oz (35.43 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- Varied Date
- Grade / Finish
- Average Circulated
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
- Thickness
- 1.95 mm
- Face Value
- $1 USD
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-WAR-NICKEL-1OZ-RAND
- Catalog ID
- 975
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / This SKU, over time
This piece, over time.
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified original strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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