There are four basic nickel designs: Shield, Liberty, Buffalo and the Jefferson, with only slight variations in early coins.

The Buffalo Nickel is widely beloved among coin collectors and numismatists for its distinctive design and historical significance. Its unique combination of artistry and symbolism makes it a ...

What is a nickel worth? Five cents? What about hundreds of dollars? This year, the United States Mint and the U.S. Federal Reserve are shortchanging the five-cent piece. Usually minting over 1 ...