The current U.S. nickel features Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, on the obverse (heads side). This design, known as the Jefferson Nickel, has been in circulation since 1938, though the specific portrait was updated in 2006. The reverse (tails side) of the coin depicts Monticello, Jefferson’s home in Virginia.
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Who is the person on the nickel 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. The building on the reverse (tails) is called “Monticello.” Monticello was Jefferson’s home in Virginia, which he designed himself.
Why is Thomas Jefferson on a nickel?
The Jefferson Nickel (1938-Present)
The most enduring design, the Jefferson Nickel, has featured the profile of Thomas Jefferson since 1938. This representation not only pays tribute to Jefferson’s pivotal role in drafting the Declaration of Independence but also reflects his vision for the nation.
Who is on each coin and bill?
I can help with that. Money now in circulation bears the images of seven U.S. presidents — George Washington on the $1 bill and quarter coin, Thomas Jefferson on the $2 bill and nickel, Abraham Lincoln on the $5 bill and penny, Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill and Ulysses S. Grant on the $50 bill.