Although there are some US Coins which commercial interests have gold plated to sell for one reason or another, what you have is more likely a nickel which has been in an environment which promoted the tarnishing process of the copper- nickel alloy of the coin. Depending upon which chemical or chemicals the coin is exposed to, the coin can tarnish to dark and undesirable shades of brown or black or it can tarnish to beautiful and eye appealing hues of color. Some collect this latter coin and pay a premium price especially for those containing silver.
It's a common date circulating coin that's only 5 cents.
It's still only 5 cents
The coin is only face value.
Issue price was $12.50, average retail value $25.00
This is a 1/10th oz bullion coin, value is 1/10th the spot price of gold at time of sale.
It's not. It's worth 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
It is only worth face value. It is intended for circulation and made out of copper-nickel.
It's a common date circulating coin that's only 5 cents.
It's still only 5 cents
The cast of Marco at Work - 1997 includes: Jochen Nickel
TV Guide Looks at Christmas - 1997 TV was released on: USA: 29 November 1997
Candid Camera Looks at Love - 1997 TV was released on: USA: 14 February 1997
Barbie Cool Looks Fashion Designer - 1997 VG was released on: USA: 1997
It's still only 5 cents
less than a nickel.
The cast of One House Two Looks - 1997 includes: Jason Cass as himself