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2021-S Proof

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular Proof
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeProof
Mintage 880,396
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJamie Franki / Felix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1639

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About this coinHistory

San Francisco struck 1,027,066 proof Jefferson nickels in 2021, slightly above the one-million threshold and recovering from the 2020 dip. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade through standard collector channels.

The 2021-S proof was distributed in the year's standard Mint Proof Set alongside the year's denominations. 2021 was the first year of the new American Women Quarters Program, which replaced the America the Beautiful program that had run from 2010 to 2019. The Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter design closed out 2021 as well. These quarter program changes drove proof set demand and indirectly supported Jefferson nickel proof sales.

For collectors building Jefferson nickel proof sets, the 2021-S is a routine recent entry. Strike quality is sharp, with universal Cameo and Deep Cameo designations.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2021-S Proof Jefferson Nickels were minted?
880,396 were struck.
What is a 2021-S Proof Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2021-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 2021-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.