A rare nickel ... coins, five cents were made from silver metal. This specimen has both patriotic and historic significance. It featured a shield inspired by the Great Seal of the United States.

Since its debut, the nickel has undergone ... remains a valuable coin for trade and has been central to several commemorative projects, like the 50 State Quarters series, which spiked public ...

The Jefferson nickel on Lincoln cent, or 6c The big two combos are rarities that can be valuable. All others are extremely scarce, with only 25 to 50 known examples for each entire coin series.

How can a nickel rise in value ... the legality of melting down coins. Fearing that some smart arbitraguers might be about to denude the country of nickels, the US government did what governments ...

The mint also loses money on the nickel, which costs about 14 cents to make. Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, have already stopped production of the one-cent coin. Watch: NOWCAST ...