2020 Silver Proof Set Goes On Sale Today

2020 Silver Proof Set with 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set today at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual set for this year. The set is priced at $63.25 and initial quantities will be limited. For those new to coin collecting, the Silver Proof Set has the same coins that are included in the …

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NGC Special Attribution and Labels for 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel

2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof First Label from NGC

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special attributions and labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof coin. The coin will be issued as part of the 2020 Silver Proof Set which goes on sale Friday, April 17th at Noon Eastern. The first-ever “W” Mint Mark Nickel was released in February 2020. Now, the US Mint is including a 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel with all purchases of the 2020 …

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2020 Silver Proof Set Sales Start Friday, April 17th

2020 Silver Proof Set with 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set next Friday, April 17, 2020 at Noon Eastern. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual sets for this year. The set is priced at $63.25 and initial quantities will be limited. For those new to coin collecting, the Silver Proof Set has the same coins that are …

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Today’s Deal – Westward Journey Jefferson Nickel 4-Coin Proof Set

2004-2005 Jefferson Nickel Westward Journey 4-Coin Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on a 4-coin proof set of Westward Journey Jefferson Nickels. The four coins are from 2004-2005 and were part of the celebration of the journey of Lewis & Clark. Today you can pick up this set for $8.95. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used …

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NGC Announces 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Special Labels

NGC First W Jefferson Nickel Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced a series of special labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel. As shared last month, the United States Mint in 2020 will be releasing a West Point Mint Mark Jefferson Nickel for the first time. Like the 2019-W Lincoln Cent, the Nickel will come in three different versions: Uncirculated with the 2020 Mint Set Proof with the 2020 Proof Set Reverse Proof with the 2020 Silver Proof Set NGC …

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Today’s Deal – 1968 Through 1999 Jefferson Nickel Proof Set

1968-1999 Proof Jefferson Nickel Set

If you’ve been looking to get a jump start on your Jefferson Nickel proof coins, Today’s Deal is one for you. Right now Phanatic Sports Memorabilia has a 32-coin Jefferson proof set for $69.95 on their Amazon storefront. It includes every proof Jefferson Nickel from 1968 through 1999, all in gem Proof condition. It is a great deal for this many proof coins together. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles …

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Today’s Deal – 1950-D Jefferson Nickel Under $7

1950 D Jefferson Nickel

Today’s Deal is on an exceptional 1950-D Jefferson Nickel. The coin is being sold by Rush Precious Metals on their Amazon storefront. It is Brilliant Uncirculated and is priced at just $6.49. That includes free Prime shipping. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help pay for the upkeep and …

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2020 Annual Sets to Come With 2020-W Jefferson Nickel

Reverse of Proof Jefferson Nickel

After the successful release of 2019-W Lincoln Cent coins as part of annual sets last year, despite some shipping damage issues, the United States Mint has announced that the program will continue with the Jefferson Nickel. For the Proof Set, Silver Proof Set, and Uncirculated Coin Set, a 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come in addition to the set itself. As was the case in 2019 with the Lincoln Cent, the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come …

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Today’s Deal – Set of Proof 1990s Jefferson Nickels for $16

1990-1999 S Proof Jefferson Nickel

Today’s deal is another series set that lets you add to your collection proof coins at a great price. Right now you can pick up a 10-coin set of Proof Jefferson Nickel coins from the 1990s for $15.99. That gives you every proof Nickel from the 90s in one purchase. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate …

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Coin History – The Jefferson War Nickel

1942-P Jefferson Nickel

In the last Coin History article, we looked at the 1943 Lincoln Cent and its change from a copper to steel coin because of the needs for the United States military during World War II. Today we look at another coin that was altered temporarily because of the war, the Jefferson Nickel. Commonly referred to as the Jefferson War Nickel, the five-cent piece for the country underwent an alloy change from 1942 through 1945 that …

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