2020 Jefferson Nickel

About This Coin

The 2020 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series — 15th of 20 years in the series. In 2020, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, West Point, and San Francisco Mints. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing forward in a three-quarter view, the first forward-facing portrait on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays Monticello in a refined depiction. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, 21.2 mm in diameter. Collectors have cataloged 60 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including doubled die reverse, rotated die. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $15 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.3K in MS69 grade at eBay. Designed by Jamie Franki (obverse) / Felix Schlag (reverse, modified).