coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1987 \ Denver
The Jefferson Nickel, a five-cent coin, has been a staple of United States currency since its introduction in 1938. The 1987 Denver minting of this coin features the iconic portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. Collectors often seek specific years and mint marks, such as the 1987 D (Denver), for completion of sets or for investment purposes, due to varying mintages and condition values in the collectible market.