Coin collecting can be a serious pastime or a casual hobby, with the potential for high investment returns. While most coins are only worth face value, some rare nickels from the past could fetch sky-high prices. Here are some of the most valuable nickels:
1913 Liberty Head V Nickel: Considered the most valuable U.S. nickel, with only five known examples. One sold for $4.56 million in 2018.
1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel: This error coin, with a visible ‘7’ beneath the ‘8,’ sold for $350,750 in 2006.
1926-S Buffalo Nickel: A mint-condition example sold for $322,000 in 2008.
1867 Shield Nickel With Rays (Proof): Coins with rays surrounding the numeral 5 on the reverse are highly valuable. An example sold for $132,250 in 2004.
While most valuable nickels are older, some newer examples can also be valuable, such as silver war nickels. Keep an eye out for these valuable coins as you collect.
