USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What coin is Thomas Jefferson on?
A
penny
B
quarter
C
100 dollar bill
D
nickel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nickel is the United States’ five-cent coin. The person on the obverse (heads) of the nickel is Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd president. He’s been on the nickel since 1938, although the current portrait dates to 2006.

Detailed explanation-2: -The value of each coin is: A nickel is worth 5 cents. A dime is worth 10 cents. A quarter is worth 25 cents.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Liberty Head Nickel from 1910 in circulated condition is worth between $1 and $83. However, on the open market 1910 Nickels in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $12500.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jefferson Silver Nickel, also known as the Wartime Nickel, was struck by the United States Mint from 1942-1945 from a composition of 35% silver. As struck, each coin contained . 05626 ounces of the precious metal.

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