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Explore U.S. nickels from 1866-present. Learn how to identify silver nickels (war nickels), rare mint errors, scarce key dates, and find out how much your nickels are worth!

Have A 1941 Nickel? See How Much It’s Worth (Some 1941 Nickels Are Worth More Than $10,000!)

How rare and valuable are 1941 Jefferson nickels? Which features do the most valuable 1941 nickels have? You'll find all of the answers to your 1941 nickel questions right here!

A 1938 Nickel Worth $5,000? Yes… Some Are! Here’s What To Look For On 1938 Jefferson Nickels & Buffalo Nickels

The U.S. Mint was striking Buffalo nickels until October 3, 1938 -- when the first Jefferson nickel was produced. Here's how to tell what your 1938 nickel is worth, and how to determine if you have a rare 1938 nickel or not. The Ultimate 1938 Nickel Value Guide.

1942 Nickel Values (Regular Nickels And Silver Nickels)

Some 1942 nickels are made from silver -- but not all of them. See why (the story behind 1942 silver war nickels) + How to tell if a 1942 nickel is silver + The value of all 1942 nickels

1951 Nickel Value Guide (P, D, S & Proof Coin Prices)

Here are the answers to your questions about 1951 nickels, including: Are 1951 nickels rare? What are the 4 types of 1951 Jefferson nickels? How much are 1951 nickels worth? What's the easiest way to find valuable nickels?

All 1939 Jefferson nickels are worth more than face value. See how much yours is worth here!

1939 Nickel Values (Including The 1939-D Key Date + Error Nickels Worth $20,000!)

Do you have a 1939 nickel with no mint mark? What about a 1939-D nickel, or a 1939-S nickel? See how much these Jefferson nickels, and other 1939 nickel errors are worth!

2000s Mint Sets

2000-2009 Mint Coin Sets: See How Much They’re Worth Today + Tips For Collecting Them

U.S. mint coin sets from 2000 to 2009 include a wide variety of really cool coins. Here's a look at the coins in U.S. Mint uncirculated coin sets from the 2000s and how much these sets are worth today.

Tips For Collecting Early American Coins From The 1700s And 1800s + Early U.S. Coin Values & Historical Trends

Collect old coins? Early American coins (from 1793 to about 1839) have been highly demanded among coin 'type' collectors for generations. Here's a little about the value of early U.S. coins today, compared with their historical values from decades past.

All Barber Coin Values (Liberty Head Nickels Thru Half Dollars From 1892 To 1916)

Charles E. Barber was a noted coin designer who gained widespread recognition for his depictions of Liberty on many of the coins. His Liberty Head designs for the dime, quarter and half dollar were so popular that they were usually called Barber coins rather than Liberty Head coins! However, the Barber nickel was usually called a Liberty Head nickel instead. Barber coins were struck from 1892 to 1916. See the value of Barber coins and Liberty Head nickels in this helpful Barber Coins Guide.

The Value Of Old Coins Found In Pocket Change (Old Pennies, Quarters, Silver Dollars & Other Coins From The 1900s)

Got old coins? They're still easy to find in your pocket change. What's an old coin's value today? I'll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have -- just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.

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Rare Jefferson Nickel Values: Do You Have The $10,000 Rare Jefferson Nickel? A List Of Rare Nickels You Should Be Looking For

You could have the rare Jefferson nickel worth $10,000! Here's what to look for, plus a list of other rare nickels and current Jefferson nickel values.

Why Are 1943 Coins Special & What Are They Worth?

Some 1943 coins are worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars? Find out why and see if you have valuable, rare coins from the World War II era.

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What Happens To Coins Tossed In A Fountain?

Have you ever wondered what happens to coins that are tossed into a fountain? I have, too - and I found out the answer, which I reveal here. Make a wish, and read on!

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