
These Nickels Are Worth
Guys⦠this is crazy.
Some ordinary-looking nickels are selling for thousands β even tens of thousands of dollars.
And hereβs the shocking part:
π You only need to check ONE thing.
Turn your nickel over.
Let me show you exactly what to look for.
π The Secret Is on the Back: The βStepsβ
On the reverse side of Jefferson nickels, you will see Monticello, Thomas Jeffersonβs home.
At the bottom of Monticello are steps.
These steps are everything.
Collectors call the most valuable ones:
π Full Steps Nickels (FS)
ποΈ What Are βFull Stepsβ Nickels?
A nickel earns the Full Steps (FS) designation when:
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The steps are sharp
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The lines are clear
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There are no major breaks or blurs
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At least 5 or 6 full steps are visible
Most nickels were weakly struck or worn down in circulation β meaning the steps are usually flat or blended together.
That makes clean, sharp steps extremely rare.
And rarity = money π΅
π Years to Look For (High-Value Full Steps Nickels)
If you find any of these years with strong, clear steps, you could be holding a small fortune:
- 1939
- 1940
- 1941
- 1942
- 1943
- 1944
- 1945
- 1946
- 1947
- 1948
- 1949
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1953
- 1954
- 1955
- 1956
- 1957
- 1958
- 1959
- 1960s nickels (some dates)
β οΈ Earlier years + Full Steps = BIG money.
π° How Much Are Full Steps Nickels Worth?
Here is what collectors are paying:
- Average circulated nickel: $0.05 π
- Normal uncirculated nickel: $1 β $20
- Full Steps (FS) nickels:
- $1,000 β $5,000 (lower grades)
- $10,000 β $25,000 (high grades)
- $30,000 β $50,000+ (top certified examples)
Some rare dates in perfect condition have sold for even more at major auctions.
π§ How to Check Your Nickels (Step-by-Step)
1οΈβ£ Turn the coin over
2οΈβ£ Find Monticello
3οΈβ£ Zoom in on the steps (use a magnifying glass)
4οΈβ£ Look for clear, separated lines
5οΈβ£ Compare both sides for wear
6οΈβ£ Do not clean the coin β
7οΈβ£ Store safely in a holder
8οΈβ£ Send to PCGS or NGC for grading if it looks sharp
π Why Collectors Pay So Much
Full Steps nickels are valuable because:
- They show perfect mint strikes
- Very few survive circulation
- Condition rarity is extreme
- Certified examples are scarce
- Demand keeps rising π
To collectors, these coins are not change β they are precision artifacts.
π Final Thoughts
You might be carrying:
- A 5-cent coinβ¦
- Or a $25,000 collectible.
The difference is in the steps.
So before you spend your next nickel:
πͺ Flip it over
π Check the steps
π° Change your future
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