You probably have a handful of nickels in your pocket right now. They seem so ordinary, worth just five cents each, right?

The 2003 Nickel Error List contains some of the most sought-after minting mistakes that collectors actively hunt for today. These errors can transform a five-cent coin into a valuable treasure worth ...

If you've got a few Jefferson nickels in your pocket, give them a closer look. In circulation since 1938, the Jefferson nickel is something you see in your pocket change every day. However, some ...

Struck between 1883 and 1912, Liberty head nickels are a hot item with collectors. Some can be worth thousands or even millions of dollars, so it's important to know what to look for when you're going ...

Not so for these numismatic nickels, however. Coveted by collectors due to their rarity and value on the secondary market, the following American coins could fetch a handsome sum — should you ever ...

What is a nickel worth? Five cents? What about hundreds of dollars? This year, the United States Mint and the U.S. Federal Reserve are shortchanging the five-cent piece. Usually minting over 1 billion ...

U.S. coins worth five cents have been around since 1794, but they were called “half dimes” during the early decades. The term “nickel” wasn’t (um) coined until 1866, though the smaller half dime ...