Wondering if you have any rare nickels? Here's a list of the top 25 most valuable nickels and their current value.

Our most valuable nickels list includes coins starting in 1866 up to the present (2025) - including rare nickel errors and rare varieties that could still actually be found in pocket change. This list and the prices are current as of 2025 .

Mar 3, 2025 · For most of its existence, the Jefferson Nickel was 75% copper and 25% nickel. It has a silver sheen to simulate the original silver content of half dimes, sometimes spelled as half dismes with a silent middle ‘s’.

Nov 8, 2023 · The most valuable nickels include the 1913 Liberty Head V nickel worth $5.26 million, the 1964 Jefferson nickel with mirror brockage which reportedly sold for $1.15 million, and the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel doubled die obverse worth $504,164.

Mar 3, 2025 · That brings us to the end of our look at the most valuable nickels out there. Our list includes everything from early Shield nickels to interesting variants and errors. The key to value is scarcity.

Jan 23, 2024 · This is a list of the 50 most valuable nickels of all time, from the very first U.S. nickel (the 1866 Shield nickel) to the present day. We ranked more than 130 of the most popular rare nickels by auction records, and these were the 50 most expensive.

Apr 7, 2025 · Certain rare nickels only become visible under the magnifying glass. Collectors use a close-up view of their coins to judge condition, find mintmarks, and identify rare varieties of nickels. The U.S. five-cent denomination using a nickel alloy began in 1866.

Feb 6, 2025 · Discover which rare nickels you might have in your pocket change by exploring our guide on nickels worth money. Some of these small coins can turn out to be extremely valuable to collectors. Learn more about which rare nickels are worth money. 1945-P Jefferson Nickel Doubled Die Reverse Image credit: PCGS.

Here is a list of coin values for the most valuable nickels in the 11th through 25th spots. Prices listed below are for pieces in a grade of Good-4, unless otherwise noted. Do you have any of these nickels?

The CoinTrackers.com crew has compiled an awesome list we've dubbed 25 Most Valuable Nickels, and the page details the most valuable nickels minted in the United States from the late 1800's to the early 2000's. (Updated 2025) The values are descending so the most valuable are at the top. (so its a count up and not a countdown).