1967 Jefferson Nickel

Notes: There are some notable errors worth mentioning regarding the 1967 Nickel. The most valuable are 1967 Nickel Struck on a dime planchet. 10 c planchets are smaller than the nickel planchet. This means a large portion of the upper portion of the nickel will be missing. Also known are 1967 5C coins struck on penny or cent planchets. Nickels struck on dime planchets are more common and usually valued around $300+, while the 1967 Nickels struck on cent planchets are worth nearly $1,000 to $2,000 certified. Also look for double strikes and die breaks this year.

How much is a 1967 Jefferson Nickel worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $18 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1967, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].

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Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 5 g, a diameter of 21.21 mm, and a thickness of 1.95 mm. It's edge is smooth, and the coins are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

Designer: Felix Schlag

Front (Obverse): The front of this coin has the bust of Thomas Jefferson featured front and center. The words IN GOD WE TRUST are on the left most portion, with the word LIBERTY on the right just above the date. If a mint mark is present it will be just below the date.

Back (Reverse): The reverse features the Monticello located in Albemarle County, VA. The Monticello was the long time home of Jefferson. The words E PLUIRIBUS UNUM, meaning out of many one are draped across the top, while the words FIVE CENTS, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are featured on the bottom.