1901 isn't a rare year for Liberty Head nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2011:
Very worn condition - $3
Moderately worn - $7
Slightly worn - $14
Almost no wear - $53
Uncirculated - $72 to $1,280 depending on quality
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A 1901 US Nickel is worth between $2 and $70. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
Most circulated coins are valued at $3.00-$5.00. The 1901 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
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?"
Please don't assume that every US coin minted before 1965 contains silver. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy. There's more information at the Related Question.
Check that coin again. The first year for buffalo nickels was 1913.
A 1901 US Nickel is worth between $2 and $70. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
Most circulated coins are valued at $3.00-$5.00. The 1901 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
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?"
The coin is NOT silver. Most circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00. The 1901 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
Most circulated coins are valued at $3.00-$5.00
Sorry, but nickels were never made of gold.
Please don't assume that every US coin minted before 1965 contains silver. US nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are made of a copper-nickel alloy. There's more information at the Related Question.
Egypt has never used nickels as currency. It would be counterfeit and have no monetary worth apart from curiosity value.
Check that coin again. The first year for buffalo nickels was 1913.
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
You've got to be more specific. First, there was no queen of England in 1902, Queen Victoria died in 1901 and was replaced by her son Edward VII in the later part of 1901 and onwards. Secondly, the British empire was a large place, you've got to tell us which country this is from. Also, what do you mean by nickel? Does it say 5 cents on it? Or is it just made out of nickel?
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.