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.
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Five cents
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.
10-200 usd
$2 to $17,500 depending upon the condition of the coin.
The 1910 Liberty Head nickel is a very common coin, average retail value is $2.00-$5.00 for most circulated coins.
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.
6-29-11>>> Retail value of a 1910 Liberty Head nickel is $3.00-$5.00 for a average circulated coin.
They're both only worth face value.
If it's been in circulation, maybe face value to 10 cents.
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.