This coin is a 1979 Denver Mint Jefferson Nickel, representing the five-cent denomination in United States currency. It is made of a copper-nickel alloy, weighing 5 grams and featuring a diameter of 21.21 mm. The coin is classified under the series of Jefferson Nickels, a popular series that commemorates the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, whose portrait appears on the obverse side. The coin exhibits a mint mark "D," indicating it was produced at the Denver Mint. The total mintage for this specific year and type reached approximately 325,867,672 coins, reflecting a high production rate typical of this series. With its simple yet iconic design, the 1979 Jefferson Nickel is a valued piece for collectors and casual coin enthusiasts alike. In terms of value, while these coins circulate as regular currency, their worth may vary based on condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Given its commonality, a regular circulated example may hold only its face value, whereas uncirculated specimens or those in excellent condition may fetch a premium in the numismatic market.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 325867672 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1979 |