2008 Jefferson Nickel

About This Coin

The 2008 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series — an early issue, 3rd of 20 years in the series. In 2008, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 629.1 million. This ranks 4th of 18 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1.2 billion. 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, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 8 known die varieties for this date. Struck one year before the 2009 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $5 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $125 in PCGS Genuine grade at eBay. Designed by Jamie Franki/Felix Schlag.