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2020-D

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 404,160,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1633

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About this coinHistory

Denver struck 1,268,400,000 Jefferson nickels in 2020, the second-highest single-year Denver mintage in many years and matching the Philadelphia response to the COVID coin shortage. Combined 2020 production from both mints exceeded 2.6 billion coins, the highest annual Jefferson nickel total since the early 2000s.

The coin is abundant in all grades and readily available in Mint State at minimal premiums. Denver Jefferson nickel strike characteristics in 2020 follow the typical modern pattern. The 2020 production response to the coin shortage reflected coordinated Mint planning across both branches to maximize output during a year when commercial coin movement had become a national logistics concern.

For collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets, the 2020-D is a routine acquisition. The coin documents the pandemic-era Mint response and pairs with the 2020-P as the year's circulation strike representation.

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 2020-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 2020-D Jefferson Nickels were minted?
404,160,000 were struck.
What is a 2020-D Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2020-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 2020-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.