The coin in question is a 1989 Jefferson Nickel, minted in Philadelphia (designated by the 'P' mint mark). This nickel is part of the Jefferson Nickels series, which has been a staple of U.S. coinage since its introduction in 1938. It features a composition of copper-nickel, giving it a distinctive metallic sheen, and it weighs exactly 5 grams. With a diameter of 21.2 millimeters, this nickel is easily recognizable by its iconic design: the obverse showcases a profile of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, while the reverse depicts a classic image of Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate. In 1989, a significant mintage of 898,812,000 coins was produced, making this nickel relatively common in circulation and for collectors. Despite its mass production, the 1989 Jefferson Nickel serves as an important piece of American numismatic history, reflecting both the craftsmanship of U.S. minting and the lasting legacy of Thomas Jefferson. Its face value is 5 cents (or 0.050 USD), and while it may not hold significant value beyond its intended use as currency, it remains a popular item among collectors and a meaningful representation of modern U.S. coinage.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 898812000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1989 |