Jefferson nickels are still being made at the U.S. Mint and are actively used in commerce. Therefore, most circulated specimens are worth only face value. However, there are a few specimens that are worth a little more. 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. It was made of a copper-nickel alloy and called a nickel. Both were minted and used interchangeably until 1873, when the silver half dime was discontinued. A nickel is a five-cent coin struck by the United States Mint.Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the piece has been issued since 1866.Its diameter is.835 inches (21.21 mm) and its thickness is.077 inches (1.95 mm). This has been the case for the U.S. 5-cent coin since 1866, when the first nickel 5-cent coin was made. Believe it or not, there were a few years when the nickel did not contain any nickel at all. During 1942 through 1945, the U.S. Removed nickel from the 5-cent coin in. Nickel Melt Value Calculator, available below, can be used to determine the total metallic value; and figure the total nickel and copper content of your hoard of United States issued nickels. Calculate by quantity, rolls of nickels, face value, or total weight.

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Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 | Silver $26.90

Reviewing the chart shows modern Jefferson nickel values are gaining a premium in mint state condition. Note additionally, most dates and mints are priced similar in a narrow range. The important step is to identify if your coin is a collector grade, in both condition and special qualities.

Steps Leading to Value:

Step 1: Date, Mintmark and Variety - Identify variety of Jefferson nickel in the modern area of the series.
Step 2: Grading Condition - Judge condition to separate collector grade and recognize potential value.
Step 3: Special Qualities - Collector preferences are driving popularity of series and special coins stand-out.

Minted in large quantities, Jefferson nickels dated post 1965 are available and affordable in mint state - no wear to the surface - grade. These are the coins sought by today's collector. Follow the steps to identify quality coins and determine how much your nickel is worth in the market.

Modern Jefferson Nickel Values 1965 to Present
Condition of Coin
Date	Mint State	Date	Mint State
Modern Jefferson Nickel Values Updated			2021
1965	$0.65	2000-P	$0.56
1966	$0.84	2000-D	$0.56
1967	$0.61	2001-P	$0.81
1968-D	$0.65	2001-D	$0.88
1968-S	$0.65	2002-P	$0.68
1969-D	$0.65	2002-D	$0.68
1969-S	$0.70	2003-P	$0.68
1970-D	$0.65	2003-D	$0.68
1970-S	$0.70	2004-P Peace Medal	$0.61
1971	$1.18	2004-D Peace Medal	$0.56
1971-D	$0.65	2004-P Keelboat	$0.56
1972	$0.61	2004-D Keelboat	$0.56
1972-D	$0.61	2005-P American Bison	$0.56
1973	$0.65	2005-D American Bison	$0.56
1973-D	$0.59	2005-P Ocean in View	$0.56
1974	$0.56	2005-D Ocean in View	$0.56
1974-D	$0.59	2006-P Monticello	$0.56
1975	$0.84	2006-D Monticello	$0.56
1975-D	$0.56	2007-P	$0.56
1976	$0.74	2007-D	$0.56
1976-D	$0.63	2008-P	$0.56
1977	$0.63	2008-D	$0.56
1977-D	$0.59	2009-P	$1.43
1978	$0.56	2009-D	$0.93
1978-D	$0.56	2010-P	$0.54
1979	$0.56	2010-D	$0.54
1979-D	$0.59	2011-P	$0.54
1980-P	$0.56	2011-D	$0.54
1980-D	$0.56	2012-P	$0.54
1981-P	$0.56	2012-D	$0.54
1981-D	$0.56	2013-P	$0.54
1982-P	$8.10	2013-D	$0.54
1982-D	$3.30	2014-P	$0.54
1983-P	$4.68	2014-D	$0.54
1983-D	$4.10	2015-P	$0.65
1984-P	$1.00	2015-D	$0.65
1984-D	$0.59	2016-P	$0.56
1985-P	$0.59	2016-D	$0.56
1985-D	$0.59	2017-P	$0.56
1986-P	$0.59	2017-D	$0.56
1986-D	$0.90	2018-P	$0.56
1987-P	$0.56	2018-D	$0.56
1987-D	$0.56
1988-P	$0.60
1988-D	$0.63
1989-P	$0.56
1989-D	$0.56
1990-P	$0.61
1990-D	$0.61
1991-P	$0.59
1991-D	$0.65
1992-P	$1.94
1992-D	$0.60
1993-P	$0.76
1993-D	$0.76
1994-P	$0.56
1994-D	$0.56
1995-P	$0.59
1995-D	$1.01
1996-P	$0.59
1996-D	$0.59
1997-P	$0.68
1997-D	$2.21
1998-P	$0.86
1998-D	$0.86
1999-P	$0.56
1999-D	$0.56

Values in the chart represent average retail prices of single coins if you were to purchase them from a dealer.

Step 1: | Date and Mintmark Plus Variety are Identified

Beginning in 1966 both subtle and major changes have taken place with the design of Jefferson nickels. These differences are sub-types within the series adding collecting interest. Future value follows these changes dividing the series into collectible themes. The current division of eras; Vintage and Modern has the potential to change in the future.

Jefferson Nickel 1965 to 2003 Variety

A high relief design continues with Jefferson nickels in 1965. Both obverse and reverse remains the same as in previous years starting in 1938. A small change in 1966 added the designer's initials 'FS' to the obverse just under the portrait of Jefferson.

1965 to 2003 Nickel: Mintmark Location

Obverse Mintmark: Denver Mint 1965 to 1979

Denver mint uses a 'D' mintmark to identify its production. Beginning in 1968 the mintmark was relocated to the obverse just past the date.

Obverse Mintmark: Philadelphia 1980 to 2003

1965 to 1979 Philadelphia did not use a mintmark. Starting with the 1980 Jefferson nickel, Philadelphia placed a 'P' mintmark on the obverse just after the date along the rim.

2004 'Westward Journey' Jefferson Nickels Varieties

2004 began the 'Westward Journey' series of nickels honoring the bicentennia

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