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Pearl Harbor and Japanese Invasion Coin & Currency Collection
Pearl Harbor and Japanese Invasion Coin & Currency Collection
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- includes a $1 Japanese Invasion Note that the Japanese planned to use in the U.S. in place of U.S. currency following a successful invasion – but fortunately it was never needed!
- 1943, the Penny was made in steel instead of copper. This one-year-only coin is the only U.S. steel coin.
- In 1944, Pennies were made with recycled copper from shell cases recovered from battlefields and ships.
- The 1941 Jefferson Nickel was issued more than 70 years ago in the year of the Pearl Harbor attack. Starting in 1942, the Nickel was struck in 35% silver to save nickel for the war effort. These are the only silver Nickels in history, and the short-lived silver coins are identified by a large mint mark on the reverse.
- Please Note: these coins & notes are over 75 Years old and the condition of the Coins are VG (very good) or better, & the condition of the notes are VF (very fine) or better
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Pearl Harbor and Japanese Invasion Coin & Currency Collection
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, remains a pivotal event in American history. Japanese forces launched a surprise aerial invasion on the U.S. Naval base in Hawaii, resulting in 2,403 American deaths and catapulting the United States into World War II.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s declaration of December 7 as “a date which will live in infamy” became an iconic phrase in American memory. The attack has since been the subject of numerous books, films, and memorials, with the USS Arizona Memorial drawing over 1.8 million visitors annually.
The memory of Pearl Harbor continues to shape American foreign policy and military preparedness. As eyewitnesses become fewer, there is an increased emphasis on preserving their stories and educating future generations about this significant moment in history.
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