1999-P Jefferson Nickel
| Weight | 5 grams |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | P |
| Mintage | 1,212,000,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt Value | $0.05 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1547 |
Philadelphia struck 1,212,000,000 Jefferson nickels in 1999, crossing the billion mark and reflecting massive commercial demand. The coin is abundant in all grades and readily available in Mint State.
1999 was the year the State Quarter program began, launching the largest expansion of American commemorative coinage in decades. The Jefferson nickels struck that year circulated alongside the new Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut quarters, which dramatically increased public interest in coin collecting.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.05 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.05 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.05 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.05 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.05 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.05 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.20–$0.25 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Jefferson Nickels varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Jefferson Nickels
- NGC Coin Explorer: Jefferson Nickels
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)