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1956-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 67,222,940 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1417 |
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Denver's 1956 Jefferson nickel mintage was 67,222,940 coins, a substantial production that makes the 1956-D common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. The coin is available through major dealer inventories at modest premiums, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1956-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of mid-1950s Denver production at high output levels. For high-grade specialists, Full Steps examples are readily available at modest premiums over common-date baselines.
The 1956-D represents continued high-volume Denver Jefferson production during the prosperous mid-1950s. The facility was operating at steady capacity, producing nickels alongside other denominations to support the growing American economy and expanding commercial needs.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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