Minting began in 1938 for this coin. The metal content has been the same for these coins except from 1942 - 1945 when they were made with a 35% silver content. Buffalo Nickels appeared before Jefferson Nickels. Before that the coin had a portrait of Miss Liberty, and prior to that an American ceremonial shield.
1938
The first Jefferson nickels were released in 1938.
Priceless. The first Jefferson nickel was dated 1938.
The first Jefferson nickels were made in 1938.
Thomas Jefferson is depicted on the nickel.
1939
Jefferson nickel was created in 1938.
Thomas Jefferson's first appearance on a U S Coin was on a One Dollar Gold commemorative dated 1903. Jefferson's image first appeared on a regular circulation coin in 1938, the familiar Jefferson nickel. He also was featured on some 2007 Presidential $1 coins, and is of course on the $2 bill.
The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.
Thomas Jefferson has been on the nickel since 1938.
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Thomas Jefferson