1994-P SMS Special Uncirculated
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | NIFC (Not Intended for Circulation) |
| Mintage | 167,703 Special SMS Uncirculated |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1531 |
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The 1994-P Special Uncirculated Jefferson nickel was produced as part of a commemorative coin set celebrating Thomas Jefferson's 250th birthday. The coin was struck with a matte finish distinct from both ordinary circulation strikes and traditional mirror proofs. Only 167,703 sets were produced, making the 1994-P SMS considerably scarcer than regular 1994-P circulation issues.
The matte finish of the 1994-P SMS gives the coin a distinctive appearance with satin-like fields and frosted devices. Identification requires comparing the surface characteristics to reference images of both circulation and matte-finish production. PCGS and NGC both attribute the variety on certified examples, and specialized slab labels identify the coin as "Matte" or "Special Uncirculated."
The 1994-P Matte represents one of the Mint's occasional experiments with alternative finish formats for commemorative or specialty issues. It commands meaningful premiums over regular 1994-P nickels and is a required acquisition for collectors building comprehensive Jefferson nickel collections including special issues.
Heritage Auctions regularly offers certified 1994-P Matte examples at prices reflecting their scarcity within the modern series. The coin is one of two major matte-finish modern Jefferson nickels, paired with the 1997-P Matte, and together the two represent the Mint's brief experiment with the format in the mid-1990s.
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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) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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