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2017-P

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 707,848,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1622

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About this coinHistory

Philadelphia struck 1,011,120,000 Jefferson nickels in 2017, crossing the billion-coin annual threshold for the first time since 2007. The increase from 2016's 787 million represented a substantial recovery in commercial coinage demand and signaled the return to the pre-recession high-volume production patterns that would continue through subsequent years. The coin is abundant in all grades and readily available in Mint State at minimal premiums.

Strike characteristics for 2017-P are typical for late-2010s Jefferson nickel production. The Mint had refined hub maintenance procedures throughout the 2010s, and 2017 examples generally show consistent Monticello detail. Full Steps designation is achievable through specialist channels at modest premiums over standard Gem-grade pieces.

For collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets, the 2017-P is a routine modern acquisition. The coin marks the return to billion-plus annual production from Philadelphia and stands as a documentation for the late-2010s Jefferson nickel volume recovery.

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 2017-P 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 2017-P Jefferson Nickels were minted?
707,848,000 were struck.
What is a 2017-P Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2017-P 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 2017-P Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.