2006 Jefferson Nickel - U.S. Five-Cent Coin Design and History #189104 (License: Personal Use)

This 2006 U.S. five-cent coin, known as the Jefferson nickel, displays a left-facing bust of Thomas Jefferson designed by Felix Schlag, updated for the Westward Journey series. The reverse (not shown) originally featured Monticello; this obverse includes the motto “In God We Trust” added in 2006, along with the year and mint mark “S” for San Francisco. The coin honors Jefferson’s legacy as Founding Father, third U.S. President, and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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