Lincoln Penny and Jefferson Nickel
United States · Varying (common years include 1940s-2000s)
The Lincoln Penny features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the Jefferson Nickel features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Both coins are commonly used in everyday transactions in the U.S.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- Varying (common years include 1940s-2000s)
- Denomination
- 1 Cent (Penny) and 5 Cents (Nickel)
- Metal
- 97.5% Zinc and 2.5% Copper (Penny); 75% Copper and 25% Nickel (Nickel)
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