Nickel · 2004
2004 Nickel Value
A 2004 nickel is worth $0.06 to $0.67 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
Prices updated:
About the 2004 nickel
The 2004 nickel is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel, weighing 5 g, 21.21 mm across, from a design by Felix Schlag. It was struck at Philadelphia, Denver — 1,445,040,000 coins in all.
Denver made the fewest at 716,880,000, against 728,160,000 from Philadelphia.
Value chart by grade
| Design | Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Purchase | D | 372,000,000372M | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.51 |
| Westward Journey, Keelboat | No mint mark | 366,720,000366.7M | — | $0.10 | $0.27 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.64 |
| Louisiana Purchase | No mint mark | 361,440,000361.4M | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.21 | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.67 |
| Westward Journey, Keelboat | D | 344,880,000344.9M | $0.07 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.59 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2004 nickel
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Where is the mint mark
It sits on the obverse below the date (1938–1964 and 1968 onward); above Monticello on the reverse for wartime issues. No letter means Philadelphia — normal, not rare. What the letter means →
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 2 collector versions of the 2004 2004 nickel — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 2,992,069.
| Design | Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Purchase | Proof | S | 2,992,0693M | $2.78 |
| Westward Journey, Keelboat | Proof | S | 2,992,0693M | $3.87 |
What to do with your 2004 nickel
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 1,445,040,000 and a best circulated value of $0.67, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diameter
- 21.21 mm
- Thickness
- 1.95 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Felix Schlag
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Westward Journey, Keelboat)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diameter
- 21.21 mm
- Thickness
- 1.95 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Felix Schlag
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 2004 nickel worth?
A circulated 2004 nickel is worth $0.06 to $0.67 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2004 nickels were made?
About 1,445,040,000 in total spread across 2 designs — Philadelphia 728,160,000, Denver 716,880,000.
How many different 2004 nickels are there?
2 designs were issued in 2004: Louisiana Purchase, Westward Journey, Keelboat. Each was struck at Philadelphia and Denver, so a complete set of circulation coins is 4 pieces.
Are there rare 2004 nickel varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S nickel from 2004?
An S mint mark on a 2004 nickel means a collector coin from San Francisco — 2 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 2,992,069. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2004 nickel graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $0.67, from a mintage of 1,445,040,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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