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Who is on the nickel coin 2020?
Thomas Jefferson
The “Return to Monticello” theme is the current design of the U.S. five-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 2006. The obverse (heads) shows an image of Thomas Jefferson based on a Rembrandt Peale portrait.
When did they change the face on the nickel?
In 2005, the United States Mint changed the nickel’s obverse for the first time since 1938, incorporating a new profile image of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and two new designs, the American Bison and Ocean in View images, on the reverse.
Why is Thomas Jefferson on the nickel?
On the other side is Monticello, his home. One reason Jefferson is on the nickel is because he was our third president. Another reason is because he helped create the money system for the United States.
Who is on the dime head side?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The person on the obverse (heads) of the dime is Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president. He’s been on the dime since 1946. The design on the reverse (tails) shows a torch with an olive branch to the left of it and an oak branch to the right.
Who is on the quarter head side?
The quarter is the United States’ 25-cent coin. The person on the obverse (heads) of the quarter is George Washington, our first president. He’s been on the quarter since 1932, the 200th anniversary of his birth.
What president is on the 2006 nickel?
President Thomas Jefferson
The United States Mint is announcing that for the first time in history, the image of President Thomas Jefferson will face forward on the 2006–dated 5–cent coin (nickel).
Why do the nickels have different faces?
In order to identify the Silver Nickels from the earlier coins made with nickel, the U.S. Mint moved the mint mark from the obverse to the reverse, above the dome of Monticello. These are the only coins with the mint mark in this position. The obverse is the same portrait of Thomas Jefferson that was used since 1938.
Which president is on the 50 cent piece?
At that time, Benjamin Franklin—the famous philosopher, inventor, and revolutionary—was featured on the half dollar coin. On November 27, 1963, Eva Adams, Director of the Mint, telephoned engravers to begin designing a new half dollar coin featuring President Kennedy. Reverse or tails side of Kennedy Half Dollar.
What president is in the quarter?
George Washington
The quarter is the United States’ 25-cent coin. The person on the obverse (heads) of the quarter is George Washington, our first president. He’s been on the quarter since 1932, the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Which quarters are Lincoln on?
The Illinois quarter is the first quarter of 2003, and the 21st in the 50 State Quarters® Program. The Illinois quarter design depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state’s outline.
What president is on the coins?
Abraham Lincoln
Home » Coins » What Presidents Are on Coins and Why? Abraham Lincoln appears on the penny, Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, Franklin D. Roosevelt is featured on the dime, George Washington adorns the quarter-dollar, and John F. Kennedy is honored on the half-dollar.
What coin is George Washington on?
Washington quarter
The current regular issue coin is the Washington quarter, featuring George Washington on the obverse. The reverse featured an eagle prior to the 1999 50 State Quarters Program.