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Tagged: X-Jefferson Nickels

Find out what your Jefferson nickels (1938–present) are worth! Learn how to identify silver war nickels, key dates, and rare mint errors worth serious money.

2011 Proof Sets Offer Variety For Every Coin Collector

There's plenty of variety for coin collectors with 2011 United States proof sets.

The U.S. Mint’s Souvenir Set Is The Only Way To Collect Official 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coin Sets

Buying a souvenir set from the Philadelphia and Denver mints in 1982 and 1983 was the only way to obtain official coin sets from those years.

7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach

Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you'll be able to finish over the summer.

Completing A Collection Of Jefferson Nickels Is Cheap, Easy & Fun

Jefferson nickels are one of the oldest coin circulating today -- and they're among the easiest and cheapest coins to collect. Believe it or not, it's still possible (with a bit of luck) to actually complete a set of Jefferson nickels right from pocket change!

Here’s A Great Way To Collect Old Silver Coins: Buy Silver Mint Sets

Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.

2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set: Why It’s So Unique

The 2009 uncirculated coin set is big! 36 come in the 2009 uncirculated set. But along with a bigger set also comes a bigger price. Here's complete info about the 2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set from the U.S. Mint.

2009 U.S. Mint Coins: Old Favorites And Stunning New Designs

In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.

2009 Proof Sets: Large And Exciting

The proof sets for 2009 are the largest they have ever been. Each set has 18 coins and 4 lenses.

These Coins Are Disappearing From Circulation!

There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.

1950s Proof Sets: Values And Facts

1950s proof set values vary from year to year as does mintage. Proof sets from 1950-1955 still in original boxes are becoming rare.

1965 Coin Act Changes The Face Of U.S. Coins

The 1965 coins went through a number of changes, some of which are still in use today. Reduction of silver in the coins and leaving off mint marks were to discourage coin hoarding. Proof sets and mint sets were not produced for 3 years.

1970s Mint Sets: Little-Known Facts About The Coins And Their Values

The 1970s were a colorful time for U.S. mint sets. The first mint set of the 1970s still included regular-issue silver coins. The last 1970s mint set offered the first of the very unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollars. In between, Bicentennial coins, S-mint coins, and the large Eisenhower dollars all had their day in the in 1970s mint sets.

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