Obverse

Reverse

5 Cents (Nickel)

Jefferson Nickel

United States · 1995

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

Country: United States
Year: 1995
Denomination: 5 Cents (Nickel)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring 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. It honors Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the left and 'LIBERTY' alongside the year '1995' and mint mark 'D' to the right.

Reverse (back)

Front view of Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia home, with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above, and 'MONTICELLO', 'FIVE CENTS', and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' below.

Estimated value

$0.05 to $0.25 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, Full Steps (FS) designation on the reverse steps of Monticello, and rare mint errors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU) with noticeable surface scratches and minor wear on high points.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulated condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Modern circulating coins are rarely counterfeited due to low face value. Check for standard weight and magnetic neutrality (copper-nickel is not magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

Look for repunched mint marks (RPM) or doubled die obverse/reverse errors which can carry a modest premium.

Similar coins

Earlier and later years of the Jefferson Nickel series.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh cleaning or wiping as this damages the surface and destroys numismatic value.

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