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Washington is on the quarter, Jefferson is on the nickel

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When the nickel came up for redesign in 1938, it was felt that because Lincoln was on the penny and Washington was on the quarter, it was felt that the third president should also be honored.

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When was Thomas Jefferson put on the US nickel?

The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.


Is Thomas Jefferson on the US nickel?

Yes. The image of Thomas Jefferson was placed on the US nickel in 1938.


Who was on the nickel coin?

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