1994 Nickel Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1994 Nickel Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1994 Nickel variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1994-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $15.00 - $1,725.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $9.00 - $1,450.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $24.00 - $575.00

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1994-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $223.25
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $1,356.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $1,750.00

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1994-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10.00 - $729.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $175.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $1,850.00

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1994-D Nickel (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $36.00 - $222.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.50 - $380.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $115.00

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1994-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $431.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.01 - $54.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $3.00

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $30.00

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1994-P Nickel (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $25.00 - $336.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $6.50 - $237.06
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $37.00

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1994-P Nickel SMS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $144.00

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $891.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $12.70 - $376.10
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $12.00 - $450.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1994 Nickel

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1994 Nickels. While these coins are common in circulated grades, high-grade uncirculated specimens can command premium prices. Coins in MS65 and above are particularly desirable to collectors.

Key factors affecting condition include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details, especially on Monticello's steps, are more valuable.
2. Luster: Coins with original mint luster are highly prized.
3. Surface preservation: Absence of contact marks, scratches, or other blemishes increases value.

While the 1994 Nickel is generally common, certain factors can enhance its value:

1. Full Steps: Coins with fully visible steps on Monticello are rarer and more valuable.
2. Die varieties: Although no major varieties are known for 1994, any discovered could be of interest to collectors.
3. Toning: Nicely toned specimens, especially those with attractive rainbow colors, can command a premium.
4. Error coins: Off-center strikes, doubled dies, or other mint errors, while rare, could significantly increase value if discovered.

Overall, the 1994 Nickel's value is primarily determined by its condition, with exceptional specimens being of most interest to advanced collectors and numismatists.