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  • US Nickel: Design, History, and What You Need to Know
    Here's what's on the front and back of a US nickel:

    Front (Obverse):

    * Thomas Jefferson: The third President of the United States, facing right.

    * "LIBERTY": Inscribed above Jefferson's head.

    * "IN GOD WE TRUST": Inscribed below Jefferson's head.

    * Year of minting: Located below the bust.

    * Mint mark: Small letter indicating the mint where the coin was produced (e.g., "D" for Denver, "P" for Philadelphia, "S" for San Francisco).

    Back (Reverse):

    * Monticello: The home of Thomas Jefferson, located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

    * "MONticello": Inscribed above the image.

    * "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA": Inscribed below the image.

    * "FIVE CENTS": Inscribed at the bottom center.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about US coins!

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