Comparatively few nickels were minted in 1931 due to the Great Depression, and they were only struck at the San Francisco Mint. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2010:
Very worn condition - $14
Moderately worn - $16
Slightly worn - $18
Almost no wear - $41
Uncirculated - $60 to $16250 depending on quality
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?"
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.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
Only 4 denominations of US coins were struck for 1931. The $20.00 gold Double Eagle. The Mercury dime, Buffalo nickel and the Lincoln cent
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
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?"
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
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.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
Only 4 denominations of US coins were struck for 1931. The $20.00 gold Double Eagle. The Mercury dime, Buffalo nickel and the Lincoln cent
5 cents.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Please look at the coin again, no US dollars, half dollars or quarters were struck in 1931.
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.