According to About.com, a San Francisco minted coin is worth 8 cents; otherwise, it's worth a nickel. Sorry.
6-29-11>>> Retail value for the 1953-D Jefferson nickel is 10 to 25 cents for average circulated coins.
This is a very common Jefferson nickel that's still found in circulation. Unless it's uncirculated, it's only face value.
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
It is necessary to know the amount of wear and mint mark (if it has one) to be able to make an estimate of value. I would suggest you take your coin to a reliable dealer and have it appraised.
It's a 2004 Jefferson nickel that has been gold plated, has no collectible value and is just a fancy nickel.
6-29-11>>> Retail value for the 1953-D Jefferson nickel is 10 to 25 cents for average circulated coins.
Five cents
No. The 1953 US nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
This is a very common Jefferson nickel that's still found in circulation. Unless it's uncirculated, it's only face value.
Harald Nickel was born on 1953-07-21.
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Sovereigns are made from 91.67% gold and are not plated. There were no Sovereigns minted in 1953. Queen Elizabeths Coronation commemorative coin was the 1953 Crown which is made from a cupro-nickel alloy. Modified coins have no collector value.
the value of the nickel is 5 cent
In average worn condition, a 1953 nickel has a retail value of about 7 cents. Except for 1942-1945 "war nickels" and the less-common 1950-D variety, older Jefferson nickels can still be found in circulation and are rarely worth much more than face value. Because nickel is not a precious metal, the coin's composition was not changed in 1964 when silver was removed from higher-denomination coins, so there is no difference between a new nickel and an older one.
It is necessary to know the amount of wear and mint mark (if it has one) to be able to make an estimate of value. I would suggest you take your coin to a reliable dealer and have it appraised.
The value of a 1953 Indian head nickel can vary depending on its condition and any unique characteristics it may have, such as mint marks. In general, a circulated 1953 Indian head nickel is worth around 10-50 cents, while an uncirculated one can be worth a few dollars to collectors. It's recommended to have a collector or appraiser evaluate the coin for a more accurate assessment.
The Royal Mint does not issue Commemorative copper coins. The only Queen Elizabeth II commemorative coin issued in 1953 was the cupro-nickel Coronation Crown.