Guide to the Jefferson Nickel Coin Series
The United States Mint produced the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel (Buy on eBay) with Proof and Reverse Proof finishes as special premium coins included within annual numismatic sets. These coins represented the first time that the “W” mint mark had appeared on the nickel, denoting production at the West Point Mint facility. This premium offering was […]
The 1971 “No S” Proof Jefferson Nickel (Buy on eBay) represents one of the true rarities of modern Proof coinage. The issue was a Proof coin struck at the San Francisco Mint without the “S” mint mark. This represented the only such occurrence within the Jefferson Nickel series. According to statements provided by Mint officials, […]
The circulation strike 2009 Jefferson Nickels (Buy on eBay) had extremely low mintages and sold at premiums ever since the coins started to appear in the channels of circulation. The first Philadelphia Mint coins surfaced in June 2009, while the Denver Mint coins did not appear until early 2010. Typical mintages for the circulating five […]
The Westward Journey Nickels (Buy on eBay) were issued during the years 2004 to 2006, intended to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and the famous expedition through the territory by Lewis and Clark. During these years, the Jefferson Nickel featured four new reverse designs and two new obverse designs. At the conclusion […]
Proof Jefferson Nickels (Buy on eBay) were struck for collectors during most years of the series with a few short gaps in production. The earliest Proofs were struck between 1938 and 1942. During this era, the Philadelphia Mint issued Proof coins to collectors either individually or as part of a complete set. The availability of […]