10 Rare Nickel Errors Still In Circulation

An off-center strike occurs when the planchet is not properly aligned in the die, resulting in part of the design being cut off.

1. Double Die Nickel

The planchet is pushed out of the die, creating a wider design that looks stretched.

3. Broad Strike Nickel

4. Die Crack Nickel

A die crack is a fracture in the die that can create a line or streak on the coin.

5. Die Chip Nickel

A die chip is a small piece of metal that breaks off the die, leaving a missing portion of the design.

6. Rotated Die Nickel

The die is rotated slightly, resulting in a design that is not aligned correctly.

Similar to the 1969-S double die, this error features a doubled image of the Monticello on the reverse side.

7. Doubled Die Nickel

A portion of the design, like the Monticello, is missing.

8. Missing Feature Nickel

This error involves the planchet being used to create the coin.

9. Planchet Nickel

This error involves two planchets being struck together, resulting in a

10. Capped Nickel