The person featured on the United States five-cent coin, commonly known as a nickel, is Thomas Jefferson , the third President of the United States.
His portrait has been on the obverse (heads side) of the nickel since 1938. The current portrait design dates to 2006 and depicts a forward-facing image of Jefferson based on a Rembrandt Peale portrait.
The reverse (tails side) of the nickel features an image of Monticello, Jefferson’s home in Virginia, which he designed himself.
Who is the person in the nickel coin?
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.
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 the old nickel?
Jefferson took his place on the obverse of the nickel in 1938 with Monticello, his Virginia home, on the reverse. These designs, both by Felix Schlag, continued until 2003. In 2004, the Mint commemorated the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Westward Journey Nickel Series.