Obverse

Reverse

5 Cents

Jefferson Nickel

United States · 2006

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring a forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson introduced in 2006, with Monticello on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 2006
Denomination: 5 Cents
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 introduced in 2006, with Monticello on the reverse.

Historical significance

The 2006 nickel marked a major milestone as the first year of the redesigned obverse portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Jamie Franki, replacing the long-running profile portrait that had been in use since 1938.

Obverse (front)

A forward-facing (three-quarters right) bust of Thomas Jefferson designed by Jamie Franki. Inscriptions include 'IN GOD WE TRUST' at the upper right, 'Liberty' in Jefferson's own handwriting below the right, and the year '2006' with the 'P' mint mark below.

Reverse (back)

A depiction of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, designed by Felix Schlag. Inscriptions include 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above, 'MONTICELLO' in the center, and 'FIVE CENTS' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' below.

Estimated value

$0.05 to $0.25 in circulated condition; up to $2 to $5 in uncirculated Mint State condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition and preservation of mint luster; exceptional strikes showing full steps on Monticello carry higher premiums.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks but strong details and golden-toned luster.

Mintage & rarity

Common (hundreds of millions minted across Philadelphia and Denver facilities)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Modern circulating coins are rarely counterfeited due to low face value. Check for standard weight (5.0g) and composition if suspicious.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for doubled die obverse/reverse errors or repunched mint marks, though none are notably prominent for this specific year.

Similar coins

Jefferson nickels from other years (1938-present), particularly the Westward Journey Nickel series from 2004-2005.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using cotton gloves if uncirculated. Store in a cool, dry place in archival-safe holders (such as 2x2 cardboard flips or mylar holders). Never clean the coin, as cleaning destroys numismatic value.

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