Many are still in circulation and it's a very common coin. One the has only the slightest wear may be worth 25 cents. In circulated condition, still only 5 cents. Save for a couple key dates, even early Jefferson nickels are only worth face value.
Liberty Nickels were made from 1883-1912, a Jefferson nickel dated 1940 is still found in circulation, a uncirculated coin may be worth 50 cents.
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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.
It's worth around $2 in uncirculated condition; otherwise it's only worth face value. Five cents.
The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
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Liberty Nickels were made from 1883-1912, a Jefferson nickel dated 1940 is still found in circulation, a uncirculated coin may be worth 50 cents.
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
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.
It's worth around $2 in uncirculated condition; otherwise it's only worth face value. Five cents.
Many are still in circulation and it's a very common coin. One the has only the slightest wear may be worth 25 cents.
The only nickels to contain any silver were the so-called "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value unless it's in uncirculated condition.The 1940 nickel is made of the same copper/nickel blend still used today. It's not an especially rare date, worth around upwards of a dollar or so.
NICKEL, not "nikkel" Not 1940, either. The last buffalo nickels were made in 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
No there is not.
25 Most Valuable Nickels1.) 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $4,408,6502.) 1880 Shield Nickel - Worth $20,0003.) 1924 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $14,0004.) 1926 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $7,6005.) 1927 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $5,0006.) 1881 Shield Nickel - Worth $4,0007.) 1883 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,9008.) 1867 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,6009.) 1920 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,50010.) 1928 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,40011.) 1918 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30012.) 1925 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30013.) 1924 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,00014.) 1870 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,00015.) 1920 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,50016.) 1872 Shield Nickel - Worth $2,50017.) 1919 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,35018.) 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $2,32819.) 1912 S Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,94520.) 1886 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,86121.) 1877 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,85422.) 1938 Jefferson Nickel - Worth $1,80023.) 1873 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80024.) 1874 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80025.) 1916 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $1,780
The value of a 1940 United States nickel varies depending on its condition and any unique characteristics it may have, such as mint marks or errors. In general, a 1940 nickel in average circulated condition is worth around 50 cents to a few dollars, while one in uncirculated condition could be worth $10 or more.
Please check the date on your coin again and post a new question. The last Buffalo nickel was struck in 1938.