Pearl Harbor and Japanese Invasion Coin & Currency Collection

The Japanese Invasion Note Collection offers a captivating historical artifact - a $1 Japanese Invasion Note that was intended for use in the United States following a successful Japanese invasion during World War II. Fortunately, this note was never needed as the invasion plans were thwarted.

Alongside this unique piece, the collection also showcases several significant World War II U.S. coins. In 1943, the humble penny underwent a dramatic transformation, being struck in steel rather than the traditional copper. This one-year-only steel penny is the sole U.S. coin of its kind. The following year, in 1944, pennies were minted using recycled copper salvaged from shell casings recovered on battlefields and ships.

The 1941 Jefferson nickel, issued over 70 years ago during the year of the Pearl Harbor attack, is another noteworthy coin in this collection. Beginning in 1942, the nickel was struck in 35% silver to conserve nickel for the war effort. These short-lived silver nickels are easily identifiable by the large mint mark on the reverse, making them the only silver nickels in U.S. history.

The Pearl Harbor and Japanese Invasion Coin & Currency Collection, the Lewis & Clark Coin and Currency Collection, the Changing Times Coin & Currency Set, the Boston Tea Party Coin and Stamp Collection, and the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set all offer a unique glimpse into pivotal moments in American history. Each set includes a carefully curated selection of coins, currencies, and occasionally stamps, providing collectors and enthusiasts with a tangible connection to the past.

These historic items are over 75 years old, and the coins are graded in very good (VG) condition or better, while the banknotes are in very fine (VF) condition or better. Whether as a captivating gift or for personal collection, these sets hold immense historical significance and are sure to pique the interest of history buffs and numismatists alike.

In summary, this diverse collection of coins, currencies, and commemorative sets offers a compelling journey through America's past, from the harrowing events of World War II to the iconic moments that have shaped the nation's history. Each item in this collection serves as a tangible link to the past, inviting the owner to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of America's storied past.

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