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First U.S. Nickels
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First U.S. Nickels
On May 16, 1866, the first U.S. nickels were issued. Who has the oldest nickel in your locality? What are old nickels worth? Should you hang on to your buffalo nickel? What are nickels really made of? How popular are nickels to collectors? How have they changed over the years? Are any new designs slated for the coming years? Are there any nickel collectors in your city?
