1940 5 Coin Date Set, 1 Of Each Type Of Coin Minted in 1940. If you're a fan of U.S. coins, you'll love this popular Year Set from 1940. This set includes some of America's most sought-after coins. Included in this 5-coin set is one of each denomination: Lincoln Head 'wheat' cent, Jefferson nickel, Mercury dime, Washington quarter, and Liberty Walking half dollar.These coins circulated during the same year that Warner Bros. introduced Bugs Bunny to the public in a short film titled A Wild Hare. These nostalgic Year Sets make ideal gifts for any special occasion.Please Note All Backer Cards may have slight differences but will be very similar if not identical to the one in the photo