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2012-D

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 559,680,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1608

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About this coinHistory

Denver struck 558,960,000 Jefferson nickels in 2012, paralleling the Philadelphia production recovery. The combined 2012 output of just over one billion coins represented the return to the billion-coin annual threshold that had been standard before the recession and would remain typical for the remainder of the decade.

The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State at minimal premiums. Denver Jefferson nickel strike characteristics in 2012 follow the typical modern pattern, with Full Steps examples available through careful selection. Specialists building high-grade modern Jefferson nickel sets find the 2012-D readily available through normal channels.

For collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets, the 2012-D is a routine acquisition that pairs with the 2012-P and 2012-S proof to complete the year's representation. The coin has no unusual collector challenges and is acquired without specific effort.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
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)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 2012-D Jefferson Nickel worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.05, rising to roughly $0.20–$0.25 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 2012-D Jefferson Nickels were minted?
559,680,000 were struck.
What is a 2012-D Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2012-D 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 2012-D Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.