Heads, It’s Jefferson; Tails, It’s a New Look
From Times Wire Services
The nickel is getting a makeover. The back side of the new 5-cent coin will mark the bicentennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the 1804-06 Lewis and Clark expedition. The U.S. Mint hopes to issue the nickels late this year or in early 2004.
In 2006, nickels will return to a depiction of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia home, although the image will not necessarily replicate the current one.
Jefferson will remain on the front side of the new coins.