The Pearl Harbor Coin Collection & Japanese Invasion Note is a powerful tribute to one of the most defining moments of the 20th century—the Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This carefully curated collection brings together historic coins and currency that reflect how the United States mobilized during World War II. Each piece offers a tangible connection to the wartime era and the extraordinary changes that reshaped American coinage.

The collection begins with a 1941 Jefferson Nickel, minted the very year the attack occurred, symbolizing the final moment before America fully entered the war. It then transitions into the famous 1942–1945 War Nickels, containing 35% silver as nickel metal was diverted for military production. These coins represent a striking example of how wartime necessity transformed everyday currency.

Also included is the iconic 1943 Steel Penny, the only U.S. cent ever struck from zinc-coated steel, created to conserve copper for wartime equipment. The set continues with the remarkable 1944 “Shell Case” Penny, made from recycled wartime ammunition brass. Together, these coins illustrate how every resource was redirected toward victory during the global conflict.

Adding a chilling historical dimension is the included $1 Japanese Invasion Note, printed for use in territories Japan planned to occupy across the Pacific. While this scenario thankfully never came to pass, the note remains a haunting artifact tied to Japan’s wartime ambitions during the Pacific campaign of World War II. Preserved in collectible condition and housed in a compact album, this set is both a conversation piece and an educational relic.

Key Features

• Historic Wartime Coinage: Includes a 1941 Jefferson Nickel, 35% silver War Nickels (1942–1945), a 1943 Steel Penny, and a 1944 Shell Case Penny reflecting America’s wartime resource shifts.

• Authentic WWII Artifacts: Each coin and note provides a genuine connection to the history and economic realities of World War II.

• Japanese Invasion Currency: Features a rare $1 Japanese Invasion Note, a haunting relic tied to Japan’s planned Pacific occupation.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: Coins preserved in VG or better condition and the note in VF or better, displayed in a compact, elegant storage album.

Whether you are a numismatist, history enthusiast, or collector of wartime memorabilia, the Pearl Harbor Coin Collection & Japanese Invasion Note offers a compelling glimpse into one of history’s most pivotal eras—a set that preserves the legacy of resilience, sacrifice, and global transformation.