Collectible coins encompass a wide range of numismatic items, including those with historical significance, unique characteristics, or limited mintages. The United States five-cent nickel, introduced in 1866, has several varieties, with the Jefferson Nickel being one of the most recognized, first released in 1938. The 1971 Jefferson Nickel features a profile of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse, and it is often collected for its design and as part of complete date sets. The term "Half Dime" refers to earlier US coins worth five cents, which were minted until the mid-19th century.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1971-D (Denver) Jefferson Nickels 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Jefferson Nickels 1971 Denver
1971-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Jefferson Nickels 1971 Philadelphia
1971-S (San Francisco) Jefferson Nickels 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Jefferson Nickels 1971 San Francisco
United States of America 1971 N/A Jefferson Nickels 5¢ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Jefferson Nickels 1971 N/A
United States of America 1971 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickels 5¢ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Jefferson Nickels 1971 Philadelphia