# $3 Million Nickels A 1913 Coin is Worth Much More Than Its Face Value By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-million-nickel References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/12/24/Single-Coin-Valued-at-243Million.aspx) Imagine having a $3 million nickel! Well, a [rare nickel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin) from 1913 is expected to be sold for $3 million in an [upcoming auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-decade-one) in Orlando, Florida. One of five ever made, the $3 million nickel was created when the US mint was in the middle of switching designs. Instead of showing a bison on the tail side and a Native American on the other, the coin shows a bison and the Statue of Liberty. As The [Luxury Insider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-club) puts it, “Essentially, it is a halfway house between one period of American coinage and the next.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rare Coin Collecting:** The rising value of rare coins, like the $3 million nickel, presents opportunities for collectors and investors to enter the market and potentially make significant profits through buying and selling. - **Historical Artifact Investment:** Investing in historical artifacts, such as rare coins, allows individuals to diversify their investment portfolios and capitalize on the increasing demand for unique and valuable items with a rich history. - **Numismatics Market Growth:** The increased attention and high prices paid for rare coins, exemplified by the $3 million nickel, indicate a growing interest in numismatics, creating opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to provide services and products catering to collectors and enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Auction Houses:** Auction houses that specialize in rare collectibles can tap into the growing market for valuable coins, like the $3 million nickel, by acquiring and auctioning off unique and historical items to interested collectors and investors. - **Antique and Collectibles Retail:** The surge in interest in rare coins, demonstrated by the $3 million nickel's anticipated auction price, presents an opportunity for antique and collectibles retailers to offer a wide range of unique and valuable coins to collectors and investors looking to expand their collections. - **Investment Advisory Services:** The increasing value of rare coins, exemplified by the $3 million nickel, creates a demand for investment advisory services specialized in numismatics, offering guidance on acquiring, maintaining, and selling high-value coins as part of a diversified investment strategy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Crowned Monarchy Minted Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii.md) - [Martian Meteorite Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-nwa.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Expensive Whiskey Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-isle-whiskey.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md)