For the first time since 1938, the U.S. Mint will produce new Nickel designs. It is the first commemorative Nickels ever struck by the U.S. Mint! The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated American Bison (Buffalo) Nickels in five varieties: Hologram Colorized 24K Pure Gold Plated Mint Mark "P" Mint Mark "D" The obverse design for the 2005 nickels will bear, for the first time in 67 years, a new likeness of America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson. The “Liberty” inscription on the coin is based upon Jefferson’s own handwriting. The first of two new reverses on the 2005-dated nickel will feature the American bison, recognizing the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition. Expedition journals described the buffalo, and it was an animal of great significance to many American Indian cultures. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside by the Merrick Mint for these spectacular collections. Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Black Felt Display box with Acrylic 2-sided viewable holders as shown. |