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2006-D Return to Monticello

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 693,120,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1581

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About this coinHistory

Denver struck 809,280,000 Jefferson nickels with the new Return to Monticello design in 2006. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State.

Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 2006-D as a required first-year entry for the current design. The coin represents the Denver contribution to the restoration of the Monticello reverse after the Westward Journey program and the introduction of the Franki forward-facing Jefferson portrait.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
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) $0.20 $0.25
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 2006-D Return to Monticello Jefferson Nickel worth?
In Uncirculated condition it runs about $0.20–$0.25. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 2006-D Return to Monticello Jefferson Nickels were minted?
693,120,000 were struck.
What is a 2006-D Return to Monticello Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2006-D Return to Monticello Jefferson Nickel?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 2006-D Return to Monticello Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.