1. Some of the rarest and most valuable nickels are hiding in plain sight, making it a dream come true for dedicated coin hunters.
2. These elusive coins are worth much more than their face value and are highly sought after by collectors.
3. One such specimen is the 1913 Liberty Nickel, with only 5 known to exist and valued at millions of dollars each.
4. Another hidden gem is the 1942 silver War Nickel which contains 35% silver and can be easily overlooked in everyday transactions.
5. The 1955 Double Die nickel is also a rare find with a small initial batch produced before the design was changed.
6. In 1937, a small number of Buffalo Nickels were accidently stamped with a D mint mark instead of the usual S, creating a highly valuable error coin.
7. The 1997 Matte Proof Jefferson Nickel is another rarity, only 20 were produced and are highly coveted among collectors.
8. Not all of these hidden nickels are from the past, with the release of the highly sought after Westward Journey nickel series in 2004 and 2005.