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1996-P
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 829,332,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1537 |
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Philadelphia struck 829,332,000 Jefferson nickels in 1996, a substantial production year. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are strong, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand.
1996 was the year Bill Clinton won re-election over Bob Dole. The Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta and marked by the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. The year also saw the signing of the Welfare Reform Act, a major shift in federal social policy.
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| 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) | — | — |
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