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Five Cents (0.05 USD)

Jefferson Nickel

United States · 2015

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring a forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Virginia estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 2015
Denomination: Five Cents (0.05 USD)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring a forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Virginia estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Jefferson nickel series began in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel. The obverse design by Jamie Frank Gasparro introduced in 2006 depicts a modern forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson based on a 1800 painting by Rembrandt Peale.

Obverse (front)

Forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson looking slightly to the left. The motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is at the upper right, 'Liberty' in script is at the lower right, and the year '2015' with the 'D' mint mark is below the word Liberty.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home. Above is the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', below are the words 'MONTICELLO', 'FIVE CENTS', and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.05) to $0.25 in circulated condition; up to $2-$5 in uncirculated Mint State grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of full steps on Monticello for uncirculated pieces, and notable mint errors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (moderate surface wear with all major details clear)

Mintage & rarity

Common, hundreds of millions minted annually in modern circulation strikes.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Modern circulating coins are rarely counterfeited due to low face value. Standard weight and composition tests apply if suspicion arises.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for die chips, doubled die obverse/reverse errors, or repunched mint marks (though rare in modern years).

Similar coins

Earlier Jefferson nickels (1938-2004 profile view), Westward Journey series nickels (2004-2005).

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning, as harsh chemicals or wiping will damage the surface and destroy collector value.

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