The current Coin Dealer Newsletter lists its value at about $1.75
More: It depends on where it was minted and what mint state the coin is in. The 1946 Jefferson Nickel was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. According to USA Coin Book, these are the vales:
Philadelphia (no mint mark): In MS60 mint condition, this coin is worth about $0.70, while a coin in MS65 Brilliant uncirculated mint condition is worth about $5.50.
Denver (small "D" mint mark): In MS60 mint condition, this coin is worth about $0.95, while a coin in MS65 Brilliant uncirculated mint condition is worth about $5.50.
San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In MS60 mint condition, this coin is worth about $0.95, while a coin in MS65 Brilliant uncirculated mint condition is worth about $3.25.
A Mint State 1946 Jefferson Nickel (note spelling) in MS-60 is 40 cents, in MS-63 it's $2.75. If you found it in change, it's likely not uncirculated.
1946 nickel: With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $0.85. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $0.90. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $1.00. 1947 nickel: With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $0.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.00. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $0.80.
All other dates after 1946-1951 in mint uncirculated are worth 50 cents. So you got yourself a 1955 nickel worth .05 cents...
Jefferson nickels from 1938-1941 and 1946-1947 under a grade of VF-20 have little or no collection value. Even in MS-60 Its worth less than $1.00
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
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In 1946 the US Jefferson Nickel contained 75% copper and 25% mickel.
The value of a Jefferson nickel with a p mint mark will vary depending on the year and the condition of the coin itself. A person should have the coin appraised for an accurate value.
1946 nickel: With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $0.85. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $0.90. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $1.00. 1947 nickel: With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $0.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.00. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $0.80.
All other dates after 1946-1951 in mint uncirculated are worth 50 cents. So you got yourself a 1955 nickel worth .05 cents...
Jefferson nickels from 1938-1941 and 1946-1947 under a grade of VF-20 have little or no collection value. Even in MS-60 Its worth less than $1.00
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
If you mean it was completely missed and there is no image at all on it, it is worth about $4-5. If you mean "misprinted", it would depend on exactly what the error is, but most Jefferson nickel errors are only worth a few dollars. There is no Washington DC mint.
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5 cents
A 1997-P 5 ¢ Jefferson Nickel is worth $250 - $300 and up. It would be worth $250 in poor condition, but in mint condition it is worth up to $800. There is one on Ebay selling for $600, and this is the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997P-NGC-MS67-6FS-Jefferson-Nickel-SIX-Full-Steps-Registry-Coin-/300655679931?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item46007999bb#ht_1192wt_1037
A 1944-P Jefferson nickel in very fine condition (VF20) is worth: $2.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value rises to; $16.00.
If circulated condition its worth about 25 cents if ok quality. If it has a d mint mark about 4.00. If S mint mark about 2.00. If un circulated double all the prices