2009 Nickel Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 2009 Nickel Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 2009 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.

2009-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $23.00 - $40.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.72 - $295.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $160.00

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2009-P Nickel (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $519.00

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2009-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $43.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $395.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $225.00

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2009-P Nickel Satin Finish (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $176.00

  Uncirculated: $6.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $149.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $40.00

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2009-P Nickel Satin Finish, FS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $4.24 - $180.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $225.00

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2009-D Nickel (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $19.99 - $129.90

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2009-D Nickel Satin Finish (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $6.69 - $79.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $32.00

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2009-D Nickel Satin Finish, FS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10.00 - $14.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.76 - $129.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $145.00

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2009-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $108.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.55 - $140.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $35.00

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Design and Specifications of the 2009 Nickel

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 2009 Nickels significantly impacts their value, especially for uncirculated examples. Coins in MS65 and above command premium prices, with MS67 and MS68 specimens being particularly valuable due to their scarcity.

Full Steps examples, where the steps of Monticello are clearly defined, are highly sought after and can command significant premiums. The quality of the strike, presence of luster, and absence of contact marks are crucial factors in determining grade and value.

Economic factors play a role in the 2009 Nickel's value. The relatively low mintage for a modern circulation strike, due to reduced demand during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, makes high-grade examples more desirable to collectors.

The return to the Monticello reverse design after the Lewis and Clark series adds historical interest. Additionally, pristine examples with exceptional eye appeal, strong strikes, and attractive toning can command premiums above their technical grade, especially in the collector market for modern coins.