2005 Nickel Value

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5 cents 2005

Coin Value: What is the value of your 2005 “Westward Journey” Jefferson Nickel? Well, as usual, it depends. Well, as usual, it depends. The “Westward Journey” Jefferson Nickel worth or value depends on these main factors: (1) your coin’s grade, (2) whether it is a proof coin (Deep Cameo or DCAM) having a mirror-like polished finish.

The 2005 Buffalo Nickel was a limited edition commemorative coin celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the daring Lewis and Clark expedition. It's also the first nickel since 1938 with a new portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the front! And now, you can own a complete full 40-coin roll from the United States Mints from Philadelphia and Denver.
Value of Westward Journey Nickels (2004-2005) In 2003, America celebrated the 200th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. This celebration called for a new series of coins to be released from the Mint.

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5 cents 2005 prices and values

The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

Circulated
Uncirculated
PL
SP

Variety	AG-3	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50
2005 - P	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0.05
2005 - Victory - P	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0.05

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Variety	MS-60	MS-62	MS-63	MS-64	MS-65	MS-66	MS-67
2005 - P	$0.25	$0.50	$1.85	$4.90	$15.00	$22.30	$110
2005 - Victory - P	$0.25	$0.50	$0.75	$4.60	$12.50	$48.90	$152

Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety	PL-60	PL-62	PL-63	PL-64	PL-65	PL-66	PL-67
2005 - P	-	-	-	$0.75	$1.45	$9.80	$24.50
2005 - Victory - P	-	-	-	$11.80	$14.70	$24.50	$49.00

PL (Proof-like): Special coins struck at the Mint with a brilliant relief is struck on a brilliant field and not intended for circulation despite the fact that their composition is identical to the coins produced for circulation. If Proof-like coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from uncirculated coins. Proof-like coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses. Also called Brilliant uncirculated (BUNC).

Variety	SP-60	SP-62	SP-63	SP-64	SP-65	SP-66	SP-67
2005 - P	-	-	-	-	-	$1.95	$14.70
2005 - Victory - P	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2021. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.

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Varieties

P

Victory - P

Errors and varieties from the community

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Die errors and varieties		Source
#2481	5 cents 2005 - Accumulations on RE of Regina	quasimodo2
#4036	5 cents 2005 - Die chip in the first 0 of 2005	bidjobi
#3248	5 cents 2005 - Die chip on 20 of 2005	micro5
#3695	5 cents 2005 - Die chip on the H of Elizabeth	bidjobi
#4026	5 cents 2005 - Die chip under the last A of Canada	bidjobi
#2299	5 cents 2005 - Die clash in front of the queen's nose	Jcc1966
#2298	5 cents 2005 - Die clash under the beaver's head	Jcc1966
#3995	5 cents 2005 - Die crack at the end of the beaver's tail	bidjobi
#2271	5 cents 2005 - Die crack on beaver's back	Jcc1966
#1886	5 cents 2005 - Dot above the beaver	lamothe
#1477	5 cents 2006 - Dot on the queen's cheek	andre
#3670	5 cents 2005 - Die chip on the C of Cents	bidjobi

Miscellaneous / Unclassified		Source
#2714	5 cents 2005 - Accumulations in the date	micro5
#3709	5 cents 2005 - Dot on the queen's nose	bidjobi
#1104	5 cents 2005 - Drops near T.S.	milena

Mintage

5 cents 2005 - P : 89,664,000
5 cents 2005 - Victory - P : 59,258,000

Specifications - 5 cents 2005 - P

Alloy: 94.5% steel, 3.5% copper and 2% nickel
Weight: 3.95 grams
Diameter : 21.1 mm, thickness 1.76 mm
Engraver: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
Designer: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
Edge: Smooth
Magnetism: Magnetic
Die axis: ↑↑

Specifications - 5 cents 2005 - Victory - P

Alloy: 94.5% steel, 3.5% copper and 2% nickel
Weight: 3.95 grams
Diameter : 21.1 mm, thickness 1.76 mm
Engraver: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: Thomas Shingles
Designer: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: Thomas Shingles
Edge: Smooth
Magnetism: Magnetic
Die axis: ↑↑

Last update : Monday, November 9, 2020

KM# 369 | 5 cents, 2005

Bicentenary of Lewis and Clark Expedition - Ocean View

Information:

Krause number	KM# 369
Country	USA
Denomination	5 cents
Year	2005
Subject	Bicentenary of Lewis and Clark Expedition - Ocean View
Period	United States of America (1981 - 2020)
Coin type	Commemorative coins
Composition	Copper-Nickel
Edge type	Smooth
Shape	Round
Alignment	Coin (180°)
Weight (gr)	5
Diameter (mm)	21.21
Thickness (mm)	1.95