Posts Tagged ‘Thomas Jefferson’
Silver War Nickels – A Strategic Coin for the War Effort
When you look at a Jefferson Nickel today, you may see it as simply pocket change, however in 1942 through 1945, this coin’s composition was changed, thus playing a significant role during World War II. To really understand its significance,... READ MORE
The Face Behind the Five-Cent Indian Head Nickel
The buffalo nickel is technically known as the “Five-Cent Indian Head” coin. It’s also commonly referred to as the “Buffalo Nickel” or “Bison Nickel” due to the bison on the back and often the “Indian Nickel” based on the portrait... READ MORE
THE HALF DISME – BRINGING AMERICA’S COIN HISTORY TO LIFE
Everyday we use coins and probably don’t really think about how they evolved or where they came from. The truth is, U.S. coinage, actually dates back long before the United States was even formed, where early Americans in the thirteen... READ MORE
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