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2004/2006 Jefferson Nickel
 Westward Journey Nickel Series™

First Change for Nickel in 66 Years 

2004 Jefferson Nickel Obverse	2004 Handshake Design	2004 Keelboat Design
2005 Jefferson Nickel Obverse	2005 American Bison Reverse	2005 Ocean In View Reverse

In 2004 and 2005 the U.S. Mint issued 2 new nickels for each year to commemorate Lewis and Clark's journey westward. In 2006, the final nickel in the Westward Journey series, "Return to Monticello" will be released.

When Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States, he bought a piece of land from France called Louisiana, an area much larger than the state of Louisiana today...so large, in fact, that buying it made the United States twice as large as it had been before.  Since Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, it's the perfect coin on which to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase!

In 1804, President Jefferson sent a group led by Lewis and Clark to explore the land, to describe the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) they saw, and to find a way to the Pacific Ocean.  Jefferson had medals made for the expedition.  The explorers were to give the medals as gifts to the Native American chiefs they met as a sign of peace.

2004 Designs
While 2004 marks the first time in 66 years that the reverse of the U.S. nickel has undergone a re-design, the standard obverse featuring the likeness of Thomas Jefferson will remain in use for both Westward Journey nickels in 2004.  In 2005, the obverse will be redesigned to include a new rendition of Jefferson, along with the motto "Liberty."

The design on Jefferson's Peace Medal is the design used on the first of the new nickels, the Peace Medal Nickel.  It shows the hand of a Native American and the hand of a European-American clasped in a friendly handshake below a crossed pipe and tomahawk.  The words "Louisiana Purchase" are inscribed above the date of the purchase, 1803.

The second nickel of 2004  shows the keelboat that was part of Lewis and Clark's expedition.  Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are standing on deck at the start of their famous trip.

2005 Designs
2004 marked the first time in 66 years that the reverse of the U.S. nickel has changed.  In 2005, both the obverse and reverse of the nickel will be changed.  The obverse, originally designed by Felix Schlag, will feature a new design by Joseph Fitzgerald.  While still containing a likeness of Jefferson, the new design will only show a portion of the bust which will be offset to the left of the nickel.  The motto "Liberty" will be positioned slightly above the area previously used reserved for the date in script.  The date will be relocated to the 5 o'clock position around the rim of the nickel.

The first reverse issue of 2005, designed by Jamie Franki, will contain a familiar sight -- the American bison, a take-off on the much-loved buffalo nickel design.

The second reverse issue of 2005, designed by Joseph Fitzgerald, will feature the ocean view enjoyed by Lewis and Clark on their voyage.

2006 Design
The United States Mint has announced that the 1938 classic rendition of President Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia home of Monticello by Felix Schlag will return to the reverse of the Nation’s 2006 nickel. However, the design will be crisper and more detailed than Americans have seen it in recent years, having been carefully restored by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti, using Schlag’s original artwork.  The obverse will feature a right-looking Jefferson with Liberty in script.

2004-2006 Brilliant Uncirculated Jefferson Nickels
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Airtite Direct Fit Holder for Nickels

Ideal way to store both your new and old Jefferson Nickels.  With the potential for your nickels to climb in value, it's wise to keep them in pristine condition.

Decorative Snap Lock Cases
 2004/2005 Westward Journey Jefferson Nickels

Regularly $.99 ea.
Only $.69 ea.

Coins Not Included

2-Hole Snap Lock Case for the new Jefferson Nickel.  Designed to display the 2004 or 2005 Westward Journey Commemorative nickels.  4 beautiful full-color designs with a Louisiana Purchase theme, Lewis and Clark theme, Buffalo Nickel theme and Ocean in View theme. Ideal for storing and displaying your special nickels, as an inexpensive gift, fundraiser or corporate give-away.

H.E. Harris Westward Journey Nickel Series Folder

Whitman Westward Journey 2004-2006 Set Holder

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