A proof coin of any type and date is one that's specially struck for sale to collectors. The blanks used for proof coins are highly polished and they're struck at slower speeds by high-pressure presses to produce a sharp, better-detailed image.
As of 04/2012, an 1896 proof Liberty nickel retails for anywhere from $150 to over $2500 depending on the quality of the strike.
The American 5 cent coin, commonly known as the nickel, is primarily made of a combination of copper and nickel. Since 2010, it has been composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The nickel features the profile of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and the Monticello on the reverse.
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As of 07/2010 a proof set containing copper-nickel clad coins retails for about $13, while a Prestige set with silver coins sells for about $35.
As of 07/2010 a 2000 silver proof set retails for about $35. Your proof set's package should say that it's a "Prestige" set. Anything else contains copper-nickel coins, not silver and sells for about $14.
Current average retail value is $28.00. Issue price was $2.10.
American Falls from Above American Side - 1896 was released on: USA: 12 December 1896
Unless it's proof or uncirculated, 5 cents. It's a Jefferson nickel not a Monticello nickel.
American Falls Luna Island - 1896 was released on: USA: September 1896
About 75¢, retail
500 b.C.
The American 5 cent coin, also known as the nickel, is primarily composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
The American Weekly was created in 1896.
American Appraisal was created in 1896.
A nickel is an American or Canadian coin which is worth 5 cents.
Used in Coinage in the United States and Canada, Stainless steel, Corrosion-resistant, alloys, Nickel plating, Burglar-proof vaults, Nickel-cadmium, batteries
6-18-11>>> The coin is a better date Liberty Head nickel, coins in average circulated condition have values of $10.00-$15.00.