What years to look for in nickels?

Are 1964 nickels worth anything?

A 1964 nickel is worth approximately 5 cents on today's market. However, if the coin is rare, uncirculated, or in mint condition, it can be worth as much as $225–$275! In fact, if the nickel is extremely rare, such as the 1964 SMS variant, it can even be worth $8,750 in MS65.

What year nickels have errors?

Some known Jefferson nickel errors

1939 double die: You may find one of the approximately 1,500 Jefferson double die nickels minted in Philadelphia in 1939. If you look closely at Monticello on these coins, then you can tell that the die has struck the coin twice.

What should I look for in nickels?

What is the most sought after nickel?

5 VALUABLE NICKELS TO LOOK FOR IN CIRCULATION - RARE NICKELS WORTH MONEY

Is a 1969 nickel worth anything?

In circulated grades, the 1969-D nickel is worth its face value of five cents. In uncirculated condition, however, the 1969-D takes on a different character. Consider that a 1969 United States Mint Set sells for about $9.00 and includes one of each coin struck by the Mint, including a 40% silver Kennedy half dollar.

Which nickels are collectible?

What makes a 1964 nickel rare?

A full steps coin has at least five steps of the home in perfect condition, good relief, and no minting defects. A full steps attribute redefines the coin's value, making it a preference of many coin collectors. 1964 Jefferson Nickel coins having full steps are rare, hence in high demand.

Is a 2005 nickel worth anything?

The lower priced listings are still going for $300, $400, up to $800, and more. PCGS explains that this nickel started earning way more than five cents soon after the mistake was discovered in 2005. They quickly sold for $100 or more regardless of their condition.

What is a 1963 nickel worth?

1963 Jefferson nickel value*

When deciding to sell your nickel in good condition, you can expect to get only its face value of $0.05. The situation with coins in the mint state is slightly better, and you can get about $60 for those in an MS 65 grade.

What is the error on 1964 nickel?

That's why many collectors didn't notice at first when 1964-D Jefferson nickels appeared with PLURIBUS misspelled as PLURIDUS. Heavy polishing of one or more dies had caused the center of the letter "B" to become obliterated, leading to this interesting error.

Is a 1975 nickel worth anything?

In MS66 FS, the value of the 1975-D nickel is approximately $200 USD, with recent auctions above and below that number. In MS65 FS, sales records vary dramatically – though a fair market value for a piece is about $30.

Is a 1978 nickel worth anything?

These coins have a nice look to them, but they aren't anything to be too impressed by. These coins have no precious metal content so they are essentially worth face value.

How much is a 1988 D nickel worth?

Value of the 1988 D Jefferson Nickel

Even those that are in Uncirculated condition are worth only a very small premium over face value. What is this? A 1988 D Jefferson Nickel graded MS-65 by a third party grading company is estimated to be worth about $5. If MS-66 is achieved, the coin appreciates to a value of $11.

What year nickels are silver?

All nickels produced in 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945 are made from 35% silver. These coins have one other distinguishing feature as well. The mint mark is featured on the reverse side of the coin above the depiction of Monticello.

Is a 1999 nickel worth anything?

For example, the 1999 D nickel could be worth only 28 cents if found in Mint State (MS), according to USA Coin Book.