For the first time since 1938, the U.S. Mint will produce a new Nickel design. It is the first commemorative Nickels ever struck by the U.S. Mint! The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated Louisana Purchase Peace Medal Nickels in five varieties: * Hologram * Colorized * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D" In commemoration of the Louisiana Purchase, and Lewis and Clark's expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson five-cent coin (nickel) to reflect images of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The first of two new reverses on the 2004-dated Jefferson nickel features a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal commissioned for Lewis and Clark's expedition, bearing the likeness of America's third president on one side, and symbols of peace and friendship on the other. The design, by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Norman E. Nemeth, features two hands clasped in friendship - one with a military uniform cuff, symbolizing the American government, and the other with a silver band adorned with beads and a stylized American eagle, representing the Native American community with whom the United States sought good relations. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside 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. |