JEFFERSON NICKEL VARIETIES

Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel

Years: 1938–1942 and 1946–Present

Weight: 5 Grams

Diameter: 21.2mm

Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese

Years: 1942–1945

Weight: 5 Grams

Diameter: 21.2mm

Mintmarked Years

Philadelphia: 1938–Present (none made in 1968–1970)*

Denver: 1938–Present*

San Francisco: 1938–1955 (none made in 1950), 1965–1970 (all 1965–67 and 1971–S–Present are specially struck specimens or proofs)*

Prices given in this book are for coin grades typically encountered in pocket change. Thus, our uncirculated prices are at the lower end of the spectrum or what specialists refer to as Mint State 60 (MS60) to MS62. However, uncirculated grades range from MS-60 to MS-70. Coins found in original bank wrapped rolls or in collections may grade higher and be worth considerably more. If unsure about grades of your coins, consult a specialist.