Tagged: X-Shield Nickel
Rare Nickels: A List Of The 25 Most Valuable Nickels & How Much They’re Worth
Wondering if you have any rare nickels? Here's a list of the top 25 most valuable nickels. (They're all scarce or rare!) Fun facts + current values.
Building A “Type Set” Is The Best Way To Collect Every U.S. Coin
Collecting "type sets" is a fun way to collect coins on a budget! For example, you might choose to collect only a single denomination OR maybe just coins from a certain year. Here's how to get started building your first U.S. coin set.
Coin Shows 101: What To Expect As A Coin Collector Attending Your First Coin Show
My 10 best tips to guide you through your very first coin show. Plus, a wealth of coin show advice from myself and others who've been to coin shows
Best U.S. Coins To Collect: A Checklist To Save
While there is no single answer that defines the 'best' coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they've chosen to collect and why. Hint: They're NOT all rare U.S. coins!
How Much Nickel Is In A Nickel? Is There Silver In Silver Coins?
There is no silver in circulating U.S. silver coins. And between 1942 and 1945 there was no nickel in U.S. circulated nickels.
Half Dime Coin Values, Facts & Tips For Collecting Half-Dimes From 1794 To 1873 (Similar To Nickels, Both Are 5-Cent Coins)
The half dime and the nickel may sound like different types of coins, but they are both U.S. 5-cent coins, and both have many interesting designs. See half dime and nickel similarities & differences. Plus the current value of half dimes, tips for collecting them, and how to save money when buying a half dime coin.
Shield Nickels (1866 To 1883): See How Much A Shield Nickel Is Worth
The Shield Nickel was our first 5 cent nickel in the United States. It features the number 5 on the reverse with stars surrounding it.