USA Coin Book
Nickels Jefferson 1989-S
1989 S Jefferson Nickels
Pre-War Composition
Mintage: 3,220,194
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Mass / Weight: 5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): 1989 S Jefferson Nickels were struck only as Proof coins.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
- - - - - - - - $4.96
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1989-S Jefferson Nickel (Proof Coin) is Worth $4.96 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0700
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Owned By: Harryguss Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
Owned By: JnVMoore Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR65
Owned By: VanNomadCoins Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PF
Owned By: Ronzo Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Owned By: VanNomadCoins Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PF
Owned By: Sulcata Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Perfect
NGC Graded PF-69 Ultra Cameo, great coin for a collection
Owned By: ewoss Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 6587817-086
Condition: PF 69 Ultra Cameo
1989 S Jefferson Nickel from Proof Set
Owned By: lkelley Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof
PCGS PR69DCAM 81770683
Owned By: mcdwho Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 81770683
Condition: Proof