In 2004 and 2005, the Jefferson nickel featured four different designs to commemorate the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. The images were evocative of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The series was authorized by Public Law 108-15.
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Is a 2005 buffalo nickel worth more than 5 cents? There was a 5 cent coin produced by the United States mint in 2005 with Jefferson's face on the obverse and a buffalo on the reverse as part of the Westward Journey series. Thomas Jefferson was on the front of all of these coins. 2005-D Bison Jefferson Nickel Value 2005-D Jefferson Bison value is from 5 cents to.10 cents in grades almost uncirculated (AU) or less, and.50 cents plus for uncirculated raw examples. Can be worth over $46 if graded by PCGS or NGC in MS67. 2005 P Buffalo Nickel, Detached Leg reverse error, from US Mint roll, UNC. 2005-P 25 Cent Humpback Bison Anacs MS 65. 2005-D WDDO-001 Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel Extremely RARE. Jf de 2005 Engravers: Joe Fitzgerald, Don Everhart Donald Nelson Everhart II is an American coin and medal engraver-medalist, and sculptor who has worked for the private Franklin Mint, as a freelance designer, and since 2004 has worked for the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
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The U.S. Mint began the Westward Journey Nickel Series in 2004 with the release of the “Peace Medal” and “Keelboat” nickels. In 2005, a new likeness of Thomas Jefferson appeared on the obverse in recognition of his role in the Louisiana Purchase and commissioning the Lewis and Clark expedition. The “American bison” reverse was representative of the wildlife encountered by the expedition. The second coin of 2005 depicted a scene of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the expedition’s exultation on believing they had finally reached the Pacific Ocean after many months of travel.
In 2006, the nickel returned to its familiar depiction of Monticello on the reverse and an obverse with a portrait of Jefferson facing forward.
The Westward Journey Nickels
In 2004 and 2005, the Jefferson nickel featured four different designs to commemorate the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. The images were evocative of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The series was authorized by Public Law 108-15.
The U.S. Mint began the Westward Journey Nickel Series in 2004 with the release of the “Peace Medal” and “Keelboat” nickels. In 2005, a new likeness of Thomas Jefferson appeared on the obverse in recognition of his role in the Louisiana Purchase and commissioning the Lewis and Clark expedition. The “American bison” reverse was representative of the wildlife encountered by the expedition. The second coin of 2005 depicted a scene of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the expedition’s exultation on believing they had finally reached the Pacific Ocean after many months of travel.
In 2006, the nickel returned to its familiar depiction of Monticello on the reverse and an obverse with a portrait of Jefferson facing forward.