![]() These were the first commemorative Nickels. Mint struck four Westward Journey Nickels to commemorate the 200th anniversaries of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. ![]() The World War II coin is the first and only silver Nickel in history. Mint also struck a World War II “Emergency” Silver Nickel from 1942-1945 to help save nickel. Each coin is struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images. Proofs are the highest quality coins made by the U.S. The first Jefferson Nickel in this set is a seldom-seen Proof that was struck for collectors in a very limited edition. ![]() The obverse shows President Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse features his home at Monticello in Virginia. The Jefferson Nickel took the place of the Buffalo Nickel in 1938, and the original design was struck until 2003. It is one of the most famous and popular of all classic U.S. It depicts a stunning Native American on the obverse and a buffalo on the reverse. The Buffalo Nickel was made from 1913 to 1938. The coin features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a large “V” (Roman “5”) on the back. ![]() The Liberty Head “V” Nickel was made from 1883 to 1912 and was the first Nickel of the 20th century. The coins range in condition from Very Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof. This is a complete type set of all nine Nickels spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. 100 Years of American Nickels by First Commemorative Mint 9 Coin Book Set with COAĪA20-CNN7040 First Commemorative Mint Inc.ĭescription: 100 Years of American Nickels by First Commemorative Mint Inc.
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