Historical story

What is so special about the 1964 nickel?

There are two types of 1964 nickels: one with and one without a mintmark. The 1964 no-mintmark nickel was produced in large numbers and is not particularly valuable. However, the 1964-D nickel, which was produced at the Denver mint, is much rarer. In fact, it is the rarest nickel ever minted (except for the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, which is considered to be a pattern coin and not a true coin). The 1964-D nickel was minted in very limited quantities, and only a few thousand are believed to exist today. As a result, the 1964-D nickel is highly sought after by coin collectors and can command a high price.