Finally! Just found in my change a 2009 nickel which is the lowest minted nickel since 1959. Although not rare many people began to hoard them and the low mintage made them difficult to find in circulation.
This one is kind of banged up and spotted like it was improperly stored in a bag. I can only guess this was released by hoarder who finally realized that low grade coins rarely have a premium. Also the economy is better than in 2009 so might as well use them.
At 39,840,000 this nickel was one of the lowest minted U.S. coins over the last 50+ years. The economic problems caused all circulating coins to get made in lower numbers. Simply put when you have less money then less money is needed to circulate for everyone else.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Cents / United States of America
Year: 2009 P
Mintage: 39,840,000
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: $0.05 in Fine (F-12)
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Way to go on the 2009 5¢! I have yet to find one myself.
ReplyDelete@mateo
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think over the next few months they will become more common in circulation.
I found 2 early last year which were my first ones, have not found one since. It's even better because one is a P and one is a D.
ReplyDeleteI found 2 early last year which were my first ones, have not found one since. It's even better because one is a P and one is a D.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, they seem to come out in batches.
That is why I think it is hoarders slowly releasing their stash.
I finally found one today at work in the cash drawer~ been trying to collect a whole set, started collecting nickels last year so you are spot on about it being rare.
ReplyDelete@Ultra64
ReplyDeleteVery nice, just after a year of collecting and you found one.