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2009-P Satin Finish

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular NIFC
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeNIFC (Not Intended for Circulation)
Mintage 784,614
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1595

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About this coinHistory

The 2009-P Satin Finish Jefferson nickel was produced for inclusion in the year's United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set. The 2009 Mint Set is particularly significant because it represents the recession-era continuation of the Satin Finish program at a moment when both the regular circulation strike production and broader commercial demand were sharply reduced.

Given the very low overall 2009-P circulation strike mintage (39.8 million), the Satin Finish coins represent a meaningfully larger proportion of total 2009-P production than in typical years. While exact Satin Finish mintage figures are not separately reported, the relative scarcity of regular 2009-P strikes makes the Satin Finish version a more interesting comparison piece than for adjacent high-mintage years.

Collectors building comprehensive modern Jefferson nickel collections acquire the 2009-P Satin Finish as a distinct entry from the standard 2009-P business strike. Specialists pursuing complete Satin Finish sub-series sets value the 2009 issues for their connection to the recession-era production environment and their position within the 2005-2010 special finish program.

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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)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2009-P Satin Finish Jefferson Nickels were minted?
784,614 were struck.
What is a 2009-P Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2009-P Satin Finish 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 2009-P Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.