The nickel has a long history in U.S. money, though it wasn't the country's first 5-cent coin. That honor goes to a "half-dime" that first appeared in 1794. Early 5-cent pieces weren't made of nickel ...

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Believe it or not, there are plenty of valuable nickels out there that could just be taking up space in your coin jar. These five-cent pieces could be worth dramatically more than their face value ...

Coin collecting is a serious pastime for some and a casual hobby for others, but it can also be an investment with high returns. While most of the coinage one encounters in everyday life is worth only ...

Believe it or not, there are plenty of valuable nickels out there that could just be taking up space in your coin jar. These five-cent pieces could be worth dramatically more than their face value ...