As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1981-P
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 657,504,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1490 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
Philadelphia struck 657,504,000 Jefferson nickels in 1981, continuing substantial early-1980s production. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are generally strong, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand at modest premiums.
1981 was the first year of the Reagan administration, and the year saw the assassination attempt on the president in March and the release of the Iran hostages in January. The Reagan tax cuts passed later in the year, beginning the supply-side economic policies that would define the 1980s.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1981-P without difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1980s Philadelphia production at high output levels.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.20 | $0.25 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
How much is a 1981-P Jefferson Nickel worth?
How many 1981-P Jefferson Nickels were minted?
What is a 1981-P Jefferson Nickel made of?
What is the melt value of a 1981-P Jefferson Nickel?
Is the 1981-P Jefferson Nickel a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.