coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1994 \ Philadelphia
The Jefferson Nickel, a 5-cent coin in the United States, was first minted in 1938 and features a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson. The 1994 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickel is part of the standard circulating coinage and has a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Collectors often seek out specific dates and mint marks, such as the 1994 Philadelphia issue, for their sets, with variations in condition affecting the coin's value in the collectible market.