5 Cents ($0.05)

Jefferson Nickel

United States · 1964

The obverse features a profile of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the year '1964'.

Country: United States
Year: 1964
Denomination: 5 Cents ($0.05)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the year '1964'.

Historical significance

1964 was a transitional year regarding the composition of other US coins (like quarters and dimes moving away from silver), but nickels remained base metal. A record-breaking 2.8 billion nickels were struck in 1964 to combat a national coin shortage.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.05) to $0.15 in circulated condition. Rare 'Special Mint Set' (SMS) strikes from this year can be worth much more, but they are not found in general circulation.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can create abrasive scratches that significantly reduce any numismatic collector value.

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