All three mints turned out vast quantities of Jefferson nickels until 1954, when San Francisco halted production for 14 years, resuming only from 1968 to 1970, although it still produces proof coins. Since 1970 all nickels for circulation have been minted at Philadelphia and Denver.
Mint marks may be found on the reverse, in the right field between Monticello and the rim, on nickels from 1938 to 1964. From 1965 to 1967 no mint marks were used regardless of where the coins were struck, and beginning in 1968, the mint mark was moved to the obverse, just below the date, where it remains today. In 1980, the Philadelphia mint began using a "P" mint mark on all nickels.
This special edition 1994 P Satin Nickel was sold as part of a set with the Jefferson Silver Dollar dated 1993. The coin has a uniformly frosted and matte surface. It is designated as SP for SPECIMEN.
Mintage:
| Philadelphia | P - Matte Finish | Denver | Proof |
| 722,160,000 | 167,703 | 715,762,110 | 3,269,923 |
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