It's right on the front:
For nickels minted 1938 to 2004 it's at the 4:00 position near the rim.
Nickels minted in 2005 have the date at the 5:00 position near the rim.
Nickels minted since 2006 have the date below the word "Liberty"
Many people are confused by the special commemorative nickels made to honor the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Some of these coins have the expeditions' starting date 1803 on the back, but that's clearly not the date the coins were minted.
If it has no date, it means that it got worn off.
Thomas Jefferson, 1938 to date.
Please look at the coin again, 2003 was last date for Jefferson nickel
Thomas Jefferson is depicted on the nickel.
Jefferson nickel was created in 1938.
The United States five cent Jefferson nickel is composed of 75 percent copper and only 25 percent nickel. Since a Jefferson nickel weights 5.0 grams, there is 1.25 grams of nickel metal in the five cent piece.
It's a common date Jefferson nickel, millions are still in circulation so just spend it.
The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.
If the nickel is new but missing its date it could be a minting error or an altered coin. As with most suspected error coins it would have to be inspected in person to be sure.
The last Liberty nickels were struck for circulation in 1912, so you must have a Jefferson nickel with that date, or a Liberty nickel with a different date. Could you please check the coin again, determine what you have, and post a new question?
The third U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson, is on the nickel. His home, Monticello, is on the back of the coin.Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson has been on the nickel since 1938.