New Nickel
 

Seen it yet? On the back there are 2 picks (looks more like golf clubs) and 2 hands shaking ((for the Louisana Purchase).

Two picks? Like afro picks?

I haven't seen it yet, but I heard about it.

I didnt even know there were coming out. I got one a month or two ago and was all wha????

Thought it was canadain at first till I flipped it over.

I got one awhile ago and also thought it was Canadian or something. I haven't seen one since, though.

Re: New Nickel
 

I do believe the "2 picks" are a peace pipe and an axe.

You mean the government didn't waste millions telling us that there was a change in some of our currency?

Amazing.

nothing new...the nickels have been rolling out two a time every couple of months. i want to say texas just came out as well.

Nation to Get Newly Designed Nickels
 

United States Mint Director: "We are in a renaissance of coin design."

WASHINGTON – The nickel will soon have a new look. President Bush has signed an historic bill that authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to change the designs of 5-cent coins issued in 2003, 2004 and 2005 in recognition of the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. The design of the nickel has remained unchanged since 1938. In 2006, the nickel will return to a depiction of President Thomas Jefferson on the “heads” side and an image of Jefferson’s home, Monticello, on the “tails” side.

“It is a new century, and the United States is in a renaissance of coin design,” said United States Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore. “This is a very historic moment. It marks the first time in 65 years that Americans will reach into their pockets and pull out newly designed nickels.”

Most Americans have not seen a nickel different from the current one, introduced in 1938, which features President Jefferson on the “heads” side and his home, Monticello, on the “tails” side. Many Americans and coin collectors have fond memories of a great American classic, the Buffalo nickel. Images emblematic of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition will be the subjects depicted on the “tails” side of the new nickels. The “heads” side will continue to bear images of President Jefferson in recognition of his role in the Louisiana Purchase and the commissioning of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

“More than 130 million Americans are collecting coins in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program. I expect these new nickels will encourage even more interest in coin collecting,” added Director Fore. “Through these coins, Americans of all ages are learning about the geography, the history and the values of our great Nation. Now we will have new designs on the nickel commemorating the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. Think about the discussions families will have around the dinner table!”

The “American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act of 2003” was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on January 7, 2003 and became law on April 23, 2003. The Act establishes the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) and authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the CCAC and the Commission of Fine Arts to modify the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) designs of the 5-cent coin. The Act abolishes the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee. The Mint is moving quickly in hopes of producing a redesigned nickel in late 2003 or early 2004.

Additional information concerning nickel redesign may be obtained by visiting the United States Mint’s website at http://www.usmint.gov.

Texas
 

MMCAT - I thought you meant the new Texas nickel, lol.



The Eyes of Texas and the Nation Are on Austin as the United States Mint Launches the New Texas Quarter


Austin, Texas – It is said that everything is bigger in Texas, and today’s launch of the Texas commemorative quarter-dollar coin was no exception. Staged around the 35-foot-tall bronze Lone Star sculpture in front of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, the kick-off for the 28th commemorative quarter-dollar of the popular 50 State Quarters® Program was a larger-than-life Texas celebration with mariachis and free barbecue. Each child who attended the ceremony received a shiny, new Texas quarter, and adults exchanged their bills with local celebrities who handed out rolls of new quarters.


“Today, we are ALL Texans,” United States Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore told the crowd. “This strong lone star carries the pride of Texas. It is instantly recognizable with the distinctive outline of your State. The eyes of the Nation are on the Texas quarter.”


The Texas quarter is the third of 2004 and the 28th in the United States Mint’s popular 50 State Quarters Program. The quarters are issued in the order the states were admitted into the Union. On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state to be admitted into the Union.


“The Texas quarter will serve as a timeless representation of our state’s proud and storied history,” said Governor Rick Perry. “When Americans reach into their pockets, this quarter will remind all of the proud and rich history of the state that was once its own sovereign nation.”


The Texas quarter’s reverse (tails side) incorporates the distinctive outline of the State with a superimposed star and the inscription, “The Lone Star State.” The lariat encircling the design is symbolic of the cattle and cowboy history of Texas and the frontier spirit.


Nearly 2,600 candidate design concepts were submitted in response to a statewide contest authorized by the Texas Quarter Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee. From those design concepts, 17 finalists were selected by the Texas Numismatic Association and presented to the Texas Quarter Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee to review. The Committee further narrowed the submissions to the five designs that were most emblematic of the state. Governor Rick Perry submitted the preferred design, which was approved by the Secretary of the Treasury.


Texas quarters in two-roll sets and bags are available on the United States Mint’s website at www.usmint.gov and by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Lesson plans about the Texas quarter and the 27 previous quarters can be downloaded free from the website.


Launched in 1999, the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program is a 10-year initiative that honors our Nation’s states. The initiative is the most popular coin program in United States history, with more than 130 million Americans collecting the 50 State Quarters coins. Each quarter is produced for about 10 weeks and will never be produced again.


Created by Congress in 1792, the United States Mint is the manufacturer of legal tender coinage for the United States. The United States Mint also produces proof and uncirculated coins, commemorative coins and medals for sale to the general public. Additionally, the United States Mint manufactures and sells platinum, gold and silver bullion coins. In FY 2003, the United States Mint manufactured approximately 11.4 billion coins and contributed about $600 million to the U.S. Treasury General Fund.

Re: New Nickel
 

I saw it last week at my Job.

Next year's nickel will indeed have afro picks, and the other side will feature a profile of Jefferon wearing an afro wig.

Sounds good to me.

Will go well with my Rastafari Washington quarters.

I want those!

HHHHM, I always wonder how much money it is really costing Us, the tax payers to do all of this changing?:rolleyes:

The "New" $20.00 was supposed to be the hardest in History to conterfit, Dah, had it done in 2-3 weeks!

New engravings, new dies cut and what ever else it takes to get it up and running!

Example:

Susan B. Anthony and Sakajawa $1.00 coins.

Die damn you die!:mad:

I think it's pretty cool...


But I'm a HUGE history dork, so that's just me.