How much is a 1966 nickel worth?

Answer 1

That depends on how old it is and what condition it is in.

at least 5 cents.

Nickels are the Rodney Dangerfield of Coins.They get no respect. Out of all the Jefferson nickels issued since 1938, only a handful are worth more than 5 cents in circulated condition.

Answer 2

A US pound is 453.6 gm; a US nickel weighs 5.00 gm while a Canadian nickel weighs 3.95 gm. Thus:

• For US nickels, you need 453.6 / 5.00 = 91 nickels, rounded to the next whole number of coins.
• For Canadian nickels the number is 453.6 / 3.95 = 115 coins, again rounded up.

Answer 3

As with many old coins the answer is a definite "maybe".

For US nickels, look for dates earlier than 1946. Some of them, e.g. "war nickels" with a large mint mark over Monticello on the back, are worth more because they have a small amount of silver in them. Others, e.g. 1940 and 1941, are only worth a bit more than face value. 1938 and 1939 Jefferson nickels are collectible, especially if they have an "S" mint mark to the right of Monticello. Buffalo nickels that still have visible dates can be worth at least a dollar and possibly more, while Liberty Head (a/k/a "V") nickels command a price of at least a couple of dollars in worn condition.

The situation is equally complicated for Canadian nickels. Most of the coins with a picture of Queen Elizabeth are only worth face value to 10 or 15 cents, but a few varieties and errors among those minted in 1953-54 can be worth hundreds of dollars; nickels with these dates should be examined by a professional. Earlier dates with a portrait of George VI can be worth at least 25 cents, with errors and special varieties carrying a higher premium. Finally, any with a portrait of George V retail for at a couple of dollars at the minimum.

Answer 4

US nickels have been made since 1866 at three different mints, so it's not practical to list every single valuable date/mint mark combination here. Some of the more important ones are:

• 1950-D, worth at least $5
• "War nickels" dated 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello. These are the only US nickels that ever contained silver, and are worth about a dollar for their metal content.
• 1939-D, at least $3.
• 1931-S, at least $13
• 1921-S, at least $55
• 1914-D, at least $75
• 1913-D type II, at least $85
• 1913-S type II, at least $240
• 1912-S, at least $125
• 1886, at least $200
• 1885, at least $425
• Any shield nickels

Answer 5

With 200 or more date and mint mark combinations, that's far too large a range for a simple answer. This site has valuations for nearly all possibilities; look for questions in the form "What is the value of a <date> US nickel?" for specific numbers.

To get a general idea of values first, there are some general categories but there's a lot of exceptions as well. The most important dates to know are:

• Most nickels minted since 1946 have little or no added value; the same is true for 1940 and 1941.
• 1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition.
• "War nickels" 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.
• Common-date buffalo nickels are worth at least $1 but that can go up for coins in better condition.
• Older-date buffalo nickels can be worth a couple of dollars or more
• Common-date Liberty nickels are worth at least $3; older ones can be (but not necessarily are) worth more.
• Shield nickels (1866-1883) are worth significant amounts depending on date. At a minimum, the more common dates are worth at least $20 in worn condition while some (e.g. 1880) can start at $900 and go up from there.

Answer 6

5 cents.

Please look at your pocket change. There are plenty of these - and older - nickels in circulation, so it should come as no surprise that it has no extra premium.

Answer 7

It's just a nickel, spend it.
Look at all the change you have to see how many coins are from the 60's 70's & 80's.

It's just a nickel, spend it.

Answer 8

nothing!!