The coin is actually just called a 5-cent piece because until 1921 it was a small silver coin rather than a larger nickel piece. Its value depends on the design. As of 03/2014, approximate retail values are:
Round leaves:
Very worn condition - $20
Moderately worn - $35
Slight wear - $120
Uncirculated - $280 or more.
Pointed leaves:
Very worn condition - $4
Moderately worn - $7
Slight wear - $18
Uncirculated - $35 or more.
$6.00 is what I've seen it go for auction. They are in circulated condition
According to Krause at F-12 > VF-20 condition individual coins are valued as follows:
1936: .65 > 1.75
1942 (tombac): .65 > 1.25
1943 (tombac): .30 > .40
1945: .20 > .30
1947 (no dot or leaf): .25 .40
1964: .20 @MS60 condition
NO
Five cents
$2 to $17,500 depending upon the condition of the coin.
10-200 usd
Canadian money does not actually have a nickel. They have what is called a five cent piece. A 2002 Canadian 5¢ piece is only worth face value.
The 1910 Liberty Head nickel is a very common coin, average retail value is $2.00-$5.00 for most circulated coins.
6-29-11>>> Retail value of a 1910 Liberty Head nickel is $3.00-$5.00 for a average circulated coin.
Its face value is 5 cents, but the melt value of a 1955-1981 Canadian nickel is $0.09 so the melt value is 4 cents more than the face value of the coin5 cents. It's not rare, and many are still in circulation.
They're both only worth face value.
Canadian nickels (1922 and later) never contained silver. A 1967 Centennial nickel is made of 99.9% nickel and is worth about 15 cents in above-average condition.
There were no Buffalo (Indian Head) nickels minted until 1913.
If it's been in circulation, maybe face value to 10 cents.