Jefferson Nickel (Return to Monticello)

United States of America · 2018

A modern United States five-cent piece featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2018
Denomination: 5 Cents ($0.05)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

A modern United States five-cent piece featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Jefferson nickel series began in 1938. In 2006, the design was updated to include a forward-facing portrait of Jefferson and a refined image of Monticello, which is the version seen here.

Obverse (front)

A forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, based on an 1800 Rembrandt Peale painting. It features the inscriptions 'In God We Trust', 'Liberty' (in Jefferson's handwriting), the date '2018', and the mint mark 'D'.

Reverse (back)

A detailed depiction of Monticello, Jefferson's home in Virginia. Featured legends include 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'MONTICELLO', 'FIVE CENTS', and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Estimated value

$0.05 face value in circulated condition. High-grade uncirculated examples (MS-65 and above) may be worth $1 to $5.

What drives this coin's value

Condition and eye appeal are the primary factors. 'Full Steps' (FS) designation on the reverse is highly sought after by collectors of uncirculated nickels.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. The coin shows high detail on the building steps and Jefferson's hair, but has minor surface marks from circulation wear.

Mintage & rarity

Common. The 2018-D had a high mintage of approximately 646,080,000 coins.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight (5.0g) and the distinct 'D' mint mark. Counterfeits of this modern date are extremely rare due to high supply.

Notable varieties & errors

No major doubled die or error varieties are widely recognized for the 2018-D strike at this time.

Similar coins

1938-2003 Jefferson Nickels (Profile view), 2004-2005 Westward Journey series nickels.

Care & preservation

Modern circulation coins generally do not require special care; avoid harsh cleaning or chemicals to keep original luster intact. Store in a cool, dry place.