USA 1940 5 Cents Jefferson Nickel – San Francisco Mint – Low Mintage 39.69M

Struck in 1940 at the San Francisco Mint, this Jefferson Nickel represents pre-WWII American coinage under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. Composed of copper-nickel, it belongs to the early years of the long-running Jefferson series.

Documented mintage of 39,690,000 (Numista entry: “USA 5 cents 1940”) places it below the 50-million threshold, qualifying as a low mintage issue from this era.

• KM#: 192

• Country/Period: United States of America (1909–1950)

• Ruler: —

• Denomination: 5 Cents

• Year/Date: 1940

• Mint: San Francisco (S)

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 5 g

• Diameter: 21.21 mm

• Thickness: 1.95 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mintage/Print run: 39,690,000 (Numista — accessed Dec 18, 2025)

Condition: Evenly circulated with visible signs of wear. Minor toning and surface marks expected for its age.

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Why Buy:

• Early issue from the long-running Jefferson series

• Documented low mintage of 39,690,000 (Numista)

• Produced at the historic San Francisco Mint

• Copper-nickel composition ensures long-term durability

• Suitable for type sets and pre-war US coin collections

• Affordable entry into vintage American numismatics

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Sources:

• Numista (entry: “USA 5 cents 1940”, KM# 192) — accessed Dec 18, 2025

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition — KM# 192

• U.S. Mint Reports — historical mintage archives

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