Did you know all 1955 nickels are worth more than face value?
These old nickels can be highly valuable, and they’re relatively scarce in circulation these days!
But just how rare and valuable are 1955 nickels?
All 1955 Nickel Values
The 1955 Jefferson nickels are among the scarcer Jefferson nickels — which have been made for circulation since 1938.
Here are the current values and unique features you should be looking for on your 1955 nickels…
1955 No Mintmark Nickel Value
The 1955 Jefferson nickel with no mintmark from the Philadelphia Mint is the scarcer of the two regular-issue circulating nickels struck that year by the United States Mint. Only 7,888,000 were made, with far fewer surviving today.
In average circulated condition, a 1955 nickel with no mint mark is worth 25 cents to 50 cents. Most uncirculated specimens are worth $1 to $2.
The record price for a 1955 no mintmark nickel is $12,650 — which is the amount paid in 2007 for a specimen graded MS66 Full Steps by Professional Coin Grading Service.
1955-D Nickel Value
The Denver Mint struck the most 1955 nickels — with 74,464,100 specimens struck. These bear the “D” mintmark on the reverse (back side) of the coin, just to the right of the Monticello building, by the rim.
More common than its Philadelphia-minted counterpart without a mintmark, the 1955-D nickel turns up a little more frequently in pocket change. Still, it’s becoming a scarce coin.
The 1955-D nickel is worth 10 to 25 cents in circulated grades and 75 cents to $1.50 in typical uncirculated grades.
The most valuable 1955-D nickel set a collector back $9,693.75 when the coin exchanged hands in 2019. This specimen was graded MS66 Full Steps by Professional Coin Grading Service.
1955 Proof Nickel Value
The U. S. Mint made a limited number of high-quality 1955 nickels just for coin collectors. These 1955 proof nickels, made with specially prepared dies and polished coin blanks, numbered 378,200 pieces.
These coins are considerably scarce. They were sold as part of the 1955 proof set — which also includes proof versions of the Lincoln cent, Roosevelt dime, Washington quarter, and Franklin half dollar.
Most 1955 nickels are worth $15 to $20, with the record price of $4,025 claimed by a specimen graded PF69 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
IMPORTANT: What Is The Grade Of Your 1955 Nickel?
To determine the true value of your 1955 Jefferson nickel, you first need to know what condition (or grade) your coin is in.
Grab a coin magnifier and a copy of the U.S. Coin Grading Standards book. Then, watch this video to see how to grade coins yourself at home:
