Obverse:
A left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. The inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears to the left, with “LIBERTY” and the date 1996 on the right. The mint mark “D” is positioned to the right of the portrait.

Reverse:
The reverse depicts Monticello, Jefferson’s Virginia estate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Above the building is the inscription “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, while “MONTICELLO”, “FIVE CENTS”, and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” appear below.

Specifications:

• Composition: Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

• Weight: 5.00 g

• Diameter: 21.21 mm

• Edge: Plain

• Mint mark: D (Denver)

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

Historical Insight:
By 1996, the Jefferson Nickel had been in circulation for nearly six decades, serving as a stable and familiar denomination in everyday American commerce. Coins of this period reflect the economic normalcy of the pre-digital payment era in the United States.

Collecting Note:
While common in circulation, storage finds like this example add personal provenance and narrative value. Such coins are ideal candidates for personalized holders with QR-linked history, connecting everyday circulation pieces to unique discovery stories.

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