However, some 1959 silver nickels can be worth significantly more than their melt value. For example, a 1959 silver nickel in uncirculated condition can be worth up to $100. And a 1959 silver nickel with a special mint mark, such as the "D" mint mark, can be worth even more.
If you have a 1959 silver nickel, it is worth having it appraised by a professional coin dealer to determine its exact value.