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2020-S Proof

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular Proof
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeProof
Mintage 1,163,710
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1634

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About this coinHistory

San Francisco struck 865,544 proof Jefferson nickels in 2020, lower than 2019 and reflecting the pandemic's disruption of Mint subscription operations. Despite the production challenges of 2020, the proof Jefferson nickels were produced and distributed on schedule through the year's standard Mint Proof Set program.

The 2020-S proof was distributed in the year's standard Mint Proof Set alongside the year's denominations. 2020 also produced two distinct W-mint Jefferson nickel proofs (a standard W proof and a W reverse proof, both included as bonus pieces in special Mint products), the first appearance of the W mintmark on Jefferson nickels and significant additions to the modern collecting category.

For collectors building Jefferson nickel proof sets, the 2020-S is a routine recent entry, though the year's additional W-mint coins make 2020 a particularly rich year for modern Jefferson nickel acquisitions. The 2020-S serves as the standard proof entry for the year alongside its W-mint companions.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2020-S Proof Jefferson Nickels were minted?
1,163,710 were struck.
What is a 2020-S Proof Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2020-S Proof 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-S Proof Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.