Nickels may seem like small change, but some rare and historical editions are worth thousands—or even millions—of dollars. Collectors prize these coins for their rarity, errors, and unique stories.

Buffalo nickels sit in countless jars and dresser drawers, yet some of these 5 cent pieces can trade for four or even five figures when the right date, mint mark and condition line up. The key is ...

These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a single item available at a store for a nickel. So you can be forgiven if you toss your 5-cent coins into a jar or car cup holder along with your unwanted ...