Dodecagonal (12-sided), not square (4-sided)
That said, most 1952 Canadian nickels are fairly common. As of 07/2014 they're only worth a dollar if moderately worn, maybe two dollars with very little wear.
Some 1952 nickels were released without the protective chrome plating normally used on nickels in that time period. If authentic, an unplated specimen can retail for around $90.
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1952 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1952 US nickel?".
Dodecagonal (12-sided), not square (4-sided) That said, most 1952 Canadian nickels are fairly common. As of 07/2014 they're only worth a dollar if moderately worn, maybe two dollars with very little wear. Some 1952 nickels were released without the protective chrome plating normally used on nickels in that time period. If authentic, an unplated specimen can retail for around $90.
It's worth 50 cents in Canada.
The value ranges from 18 dollars to 52 dollars. The circulation and grade of the coin makes the difference in the value.
Arno Nickel was born in 1952.
The Million Dollar Nickel - 1952 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G USA:Approved
Larry Nickel was born on 1952-03-12.
It's a very common mistake people make that all nickels made before 1965 are silver. The only nickels to have any silver are the "War Nickels" struck from late 1942 through 1945. A 1952 nickel is not rare. They are still found in circulation. Unless it's uncirculated, the coin is face value.
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
These 25p pieces were mass produced and struck in cupro-nickel which is an alloy of copper and nickel. They are worth between 50 - 75p in today's market September 2010)
Blue Canadian Rockies - 1952 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U USA:Approved (PCA #15961)
A US 1952 nickel is made of a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. These coins, known as "War Nickels," were minted during World War II when nickel was needed for defense purposes.