2020 (W) Proof Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2020

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date

Designer

Jamie Franki (obverse) / Felix Schlag (reverse, modified)

Mintage

464,730

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.21mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$15

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $200
Sold: 17 March 2022
Grade: NGC Genuine
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2020 (W) Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series. The obverse shows Jamie Franki's forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson in a three-quarter view, introduced in 2006 as the first U.S. circulating coin portrait of a president facing forward, and the reverse shows Felix Schlag's Monticello, restored by John Mercanti. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #813717.