Those were followed by the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) and Jefferson nickel (1938-present).

1940 Jefferson nickels are rare, so they tend to be valuable because of that. However, they are even scarcer in excellent condition. One with almost no flaws and beautiful rainbow patina rings ...

WASHINGTON (WKRC) - These are the nine most valuable nickels in circulation. Nickels have a long history in the United States. According to the U.S. Mint, the first five cent coins, which were ...

The 1938 nickel will have on its heads side the profile of Thomas Jefferson, on its tails side his Monticello, Va. home. Schlag’s design was chosen by Director of the Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross ...

Those were followed by the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) and Jefferson nickel (1938-present).

The nickel has a long history in U.S. money, though it wasn't the country's first 5-cent coin. That honor goes to a "half-dime" that first appeared in 1794. Early 5-cent pieces weren't made of ...