It means that the nickel has either never been in circulation or in circulation for a very short time. Because of this the coin is still in very good condition. It shouldn't have very many scratches or other ware on it that occurs when a coin is in circulation. So pretty much it''s just a coin in very good condition.
If it's not uncirculated, just spend it.
The 1941 Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) Jefferson Nickel is a very common coin 203,265,000 were minted so unless the coin is uncirculated it's face value.
If it's not a high grade uncirculated coin spend it. It's common and still in circulation.
a circulated coin is 5 cents uncirculated maybe a dollar.
A uncirculated 1955-D NICKEL is worth about 25 cents.
August 9, 2009 The 1941-D Jefferson nickel is considered to be a common coin which means there are many of them in the marketplace and not as many buyers for them. For this reason, circulated coins have a value of only a few cents above face value and the greater value is seen in the uncirculated coin. This particular nickel was minted in Denver, Colorado. Its value depends upon the actual condition of the coin and the circulated and uncirculated values are shown in the following list: Circulated Grades.............1941-D EF40..................................$1 AU55..................................$2 Uncirculated GradesMS60..................................$5 MS63..................................$6 MS64..................................$12 MS65..................................$18 MS66..................................$25 MS67..................................$70
The term "Uncirculated" means any coin that has not been put into circulation.
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
Unless it's proof or uncirculated, 5 cents. It's a Jefferson nickel not a Monticello nickel.
The 1941 nickel doesn't contain any silver, and is worth maybe 10 cents.
Pennies in 1941 were mostly copper, not nickel, and they're worth about 5 cents.
All coins start out as uncirculated. When released and used is when the wear starts.