1947 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels in circulated condition. Look on the back to the right of Monticello to see if there's a mint mark letter.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 10/2015:
Circulated coins, regardless of mint mark:
Very worn condition - 5¢
Moderately worn - 10¢
Slightly worn - 20¢
Almost no wear - 30¢
Uncirculated:
No mint mark (Phila): 65¢ in MS-60 up to $19 in MS-65
"S" (San Francisco): 60¢ to $17.50
"D" (Denver): 80¢ to $16.25 It is rather common and can be found in pocket change, unless in excellent condition it is worth 5 cents.
The value of a 1947 nickel will vary. It depends on the overall condition of the nickel. However, they typically will be valued at anywhere from $4.30 to over $400.00.
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?"
It's not silver, it's made of copper-nickel like all other nickels except the WWII ones with a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. 1947 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. There's more information at the Related Question.
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.
The value of a 1947 nickel will vary. It depends on the overall condition of the nickel. However, they typically will be valued at anywhere from $4.30 to over $400.00.
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?"
It's not silver, it's made of copper-nickel like all other nickels except the WWII ones with a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. 1947 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. There's more information at the Related Question.
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.
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.
The 1947 Yuan is worth about the trade value of under $.40 US.
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.