Coin Identifier
Jefferson Nickel
5 Cents (Nickel)

Jefferson Nickel

United States of America · 1946

The obverse features a profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'LIBERTY' alongside the date '1946'. The reverse traditionally depicts Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate.

Country
United States of America
Year
1946
Denomination
5 Cents (Nickel)
Metal
Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'LIBERTY' alongside the date '1946'. The reverse traditionally depicts Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate.

Historical significance

1946 marked the first year that the United States returned to the standard copper-nickel composition for the five-cent piece after using a silver-manganese alloy (the 'War Nickel') during World War II to save nickel for military use.

Estimated value

$0.05 - $1.00 (Circulated condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can damage the surface and significantly reduce its value to collectors. Use a protective holder or flip if preservation is desired.