Nickel spot prices are currently hovering around 10 dollars per pound.
How much is my nickel worth?
Most circulated Liberty nickels are worth a few dollars, and uncirculated range from $100-250. Exceptions are key dates 1885-1886 and 1912-S, which can be worth over $1,000. The rarest is the 1913-S. Only five are known to have been made surreptitiously, and one recently sold for a reported $5 million.
Are Jefferson coins worth anything?
The 2007 Thomas Jefferson dollar coins in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2007 S proof Thomas Jefferson dollar coin is worth around $4 in PR 65 condition. Click here to search for Thomas Jefferson dollars on Amazon.
What year of nickels are worth saving?
Jefferson Nickels made between 1942 in 1945, are also called War Nickels and consisted of 35% silver. This means they are worth more than face value and most of them have been removed from circulation.
Are there any Jefferson nickels that are worth anything?
The following Jefferson nickels in any condition, are worth considerable more than common ones. Therefore, look at the coin carefully or have the coin authenticated by a reputable coin dealer or third party grading service. Note: These two nickels were issued by the U.S. Mint in special low mintage collector sets.
How much is a full steps Jefferson nickel worth?
The “Full Steps” designation is given to sharp, well-struck 1942-D (D/D) coins. This small subset (perhaps 500 examples) sells for a significant premium, with prices up to $10,000. Available only in 1964 Special Mint Sets, it is believed that less than 40 examples of this sharply struck matte proof exist.
When was nickel removed from Jefferson War coins?
So, in 1942, the nickel content of the coins was eliminated. These coins were produced up until 1945. Most coin operated machines had detectors within them that could tell if a coin was authentic.
How much is a 1942 proof Jefferson nickel worth?
All values are for coins grading Mint State 65 (MS65). Higher grade examples and those with the Full Steps designation will exceed these prices. 1942 proof Jefferson nickel. Image: PCGS The 35% silver “War Nickel” proof issued in 1942 is worth twice as much as its non-silver counterpart from the same year.
