Oct 25, 2024 · The first five-cent coin made by the U.S. Mint was silver, not nickel. This silver five-cent coin was called a “half disme” (pronounced “dime”) and was much smaller than today’s nickel. The designs from 1794 to 1837 featured Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. In 1837, a wreath design replaced the eagle.

Oct 2, 2024 · The penny, dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar are clad coins. Clad coins have an inner core of metal surrounded by an outer layer of a different metal. The Mint makes clad coins with an inner core of copper. The nickel is the only circulating coin that isn’t clad.

Oct 2, 2024 · The second coin of 2005 depicted a scene of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the expedition’s exultation on believing they had finally reached the Pacific Ocean after many months of travel. In 2006, the nickel returned to its familiar depiction of Monticello on the reverse and an obverse with a portrait of Jefferson facing forward.

Dec 13, 2024 · Download high-resolution images of circulating coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter for use in news publications.

That popular coin, known as the "Indian Head," or "Buffalo Nickel," showcases the native beauty of the American West. Pricing for precious metal numismatic products (e.g., palladium, platinum, 24-k gold, 22-k gold) varies by the average cost of the underlying metal.

Dec 29, 2004 · Customers can purchase the 2004 Westward Journey Nickel Series Coin & Medal Set by using the United States Mint's secure website, www.usmint.gov, or by calling 1–800–USA–MINT (872–6468). Hearing– and speech–impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1–888–321–MINT (6468).

Sep 16, 2004 · The reverse (tails side) of the first nickel (to be released in early 2005) will be an American bison design that is reminiscent of the beloved Buffalo Nickel. A second newly designed nickel (to be issued in the late summer of 2005) will feature the same new image of Jefferson on the obverse, with a reverse design that signifies the culmination ...

Nov 26, 2024 · Nickel. Westward Journey Nickel Series (2004-2005) Quarter. General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter (2021) America the Beautiful Quarters® Program (2010-2021) DC and U.S. Territories Quarters (2009) 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008) George Washington Bicentennial Quarter (1975-1976) …

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