The American Nickel went through some cool
changes from the years 2004 - 2006
with the release of the
"Westward Journey"
Series of Nickels.
These have been just as popular with collectors
as the State Quarter and Presidential Dollar programs.
Here you can find all of the best varieties
of these nickels !!!
| 24K Gold
Plated Westward Journey Collection 5-Coin Mini Set |
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Price: $49.95
 only $29.95! |
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This attractive set includes 5 24K Gold-Plated Westward Journey Nickels encapsulated in Air-Tite holders. Each Set comes in an attractive Replica Blue Velvet Display Case. Each of these enhanced coins have a retail value of $9.95, so take advantage of these great deals today! |
| 2-Tone 24K
Gold Plated Westward
Journey Collection 4-Coin Mini Set |
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Price: $39.95
only $29.95! |
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This attractive set includes 4
2-Tone 24K Gold-Plated Westward Journey Nickels encapsulated in Air-Tite holders. (Return to Monticello not included in this set) Each Set comes in an attractive Replica Blue Velvet Display Case. Very Rare! Each of these enhanced coins have a retail value of $9.95, so take advantage of these great deals today! |
| Platinum
Plated Westward
Journey Collection 5-Coin Mini Set |
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Price: $39.95
only $29.95! |
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This attractive set includes 5
Platinum-Plated Westward Journey Nickels encapsulated in Air-Tite holders. Each Set comes in an attractive Replica Blue Velvet Display Case. Very Rare! Each of these enhanced coins have a retail value of $9.95, so take advantage of these great deals today! |
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2004 Louisiana
Purchase Nickel Collection 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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For the first time since
1938, the U.S. Mint will produce a new Nickel design. It is the first commemorative Nickels ever struck by the U.S. Mint! The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated Louisana Purchase Peace Medal Nickels in five varieties: * Hologram* Colorized * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D" In commemoration of the Louisiana Purchase, and Lewis and Clark's expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson five-cent coin (nickel) to reflect images of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The first of two new reverses on the 2004-dated Jefferson nickel features a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal commissioned for Lewis and Clark's expedition, bearing the likeness of America's third president on one side, and symbols of peace and friendship on the other. The design, by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Norman E. Nemeth, features two hands clasped in friendship - one with a military uniform cuff, symbolizing the American government, and the other with a silver band adorned with beads and a stylized American eagle, representing the Native American community with whom the United States sought good relations. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside for these spectacular collections. Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Black Felt Display Box with Acrylic 2-sided viewable holders as shown |
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2004
KeelBoat
Nickel Collection 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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The magnificent set features the following 5
(five) Brilliant Uncirculated Keel Boat Nickels in five varieties: * Hologram * Colorized * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D" The 2004-dated Jefferson nickel will feature an angled, side-view of the keelboat with full sail that transported members of the expedition and their supplies through the rivers of the Louisiana Territory in search of a northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean. Built to the specifications of Captain Lewis, the 55-foot keelboat could be sailed, rowed, poled like a raft, or towed from the riverbank. The design, by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Al Maletsky, shows Captains Lewis and Clark in full uniform in the bow of the keelboat. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside by the Merrick Mint for these spectacular collections. Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Black Felt Display box with clear acrylic 2-sided viewable holder as shown |
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2005 American Bison
Buffalo Nickel Collection 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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For the first time since 1938, the U.S. Mint
will produce new Nickel designs. It is the first commemorative Nickels
ever struck by the U.S. Mint! The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated American Bison (Buffalo) Nickels in five varieties: * Hologram * Colorized * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D" The obverse design for the 2005 nickels will bear, for the first time in 67 years, a new likeness of America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson. The “Liberty” inscription on the coin is based upon Jefferson’s own handwriting. The first of two new reverses on the 2005-dated nickel will feature the American bison, recognizing the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition. Expedition journals described the buffalo, and it was an animal of great significance to many American Indian cultures. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside by the Merrick Mint for these spectacular collections. Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Black Felt Display box with Acrylic 2-sided viewable holders as shown. |
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2005 Ocean In View
Nickel Collection 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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For the first time
since 1938, the U.S. Mint will produce new Nickel designs. It is the
first commemorative Nickels ever struck by the U.S. Mint!
The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated Ocean In View Nickels in five varieties: * Hologram* Colorized * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D"
The obverse
design for the 2005 nickels will bear, for the first time in 67 years, a
new likeness of America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson. The “Liberty”
inscription on the coin is based upon Jefferson’s own handwriting. The
second of two new reverses on the 2005-dated nickel features a design
based on a photograph by Andrew E. Cier of Astoria, Oregon - visually
depicts the expedition`s exultation on believing they had finally reached
the Pacific Ocean after so many months of arduous travel. In commemoration
of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark
expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the
Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel) to reflect images evocative of the historic
expedition into the Louisiana Territory. |
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2006 Return To
Monticello Nickel Collection #1 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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For the first time since 1938, the U.S. Mint
will produce new Nickel designs. It is the first commemorative Nickels
ever struck by the U.S. Mint! The magnificent set features the following 5 (five) Brilliant Uncirculated Return to Monticello Nickels in five varieties:
* Hologram * 24K Pure Gold Plated * Mint Mark "P" * Mint Mark "D" In commemoration of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel) to reflect images evocative of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The United States Mint began the Westward Journey Nickel Series™ in 2004 with the release of the "Peace Medal" and "Keelboat" nickels. In 2005, the "President Jefferson with Handwritten Liberty" image appeared on the obverse with two new designs on the reverse: "American Bison" and "Ocean in view! O! The joy!" In 2006 the obverse features the "Jefferson, 1800" image and the reverse features "Return to Monticello". The obverse of the 2006 nickel depicts a portrait of Thomas Jefferson completed during 1800. The reverse of the 2006 nickel features the classic, familiar rendition of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, originally executed by artist Felix Schlag and first chosen to adorn the coin's reverse in 1938. Each coin is a limited edition that can never be made again, and just a small fraction of all coins have been set aside by the Merrick Mint for these spectacular collections. Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Black Felt Display box as shown. |
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2006 Return To
Monticello Nickel Collection #2 5 Coin Westward Journey Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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Travel west young man (or woman) when you enjoy these
2006 Return to Monticello Nickels. You get 5 versions of the highly-collectable coin that is the final installment in the popular Westward Journey nickel series. 2006 Return to Monticello Nickels #2 Includes:
Product Features:
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2006 Jefferson Return To
Monticello Nickel and Stamp Set 4 Coin Westward Journey and Monticello Stamp Set |
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Price: $29.95
only $19.95! |
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A set of four historic Jefferson nickels and vintage
U.S. Monticello Stamp.
The 2003 coins show the original portrait of Thomas Jefferson. and image
of Monticello.
The Jefferson nickel was first minted in 1938 to honor Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson was third President of the United States from 1801-1809 and
this portrait was based on a bust made in 1789.
The reverse shows Jefferson's home at Monticello in Virginia. The
2003 coin was the final issue with the original designs.
The 2004 and 2005 coins had special commemorative designs and the
regular Jefferson Nickel returned in 2006.
The 2006 coin was known as the "Return to Monticello" coin. This coin has a new portrait of Jefferson.
It features the first forward-facing portrait of a president on a
circulating coin. The portrait is based on an 1800 painting by
artist Rembrandt Peale.
The design also shows the word "Liberty" in Jefferson's handwriting.
The Reverse features Monticello, but the details have been sharpened.
This set includes two of each coin, to show the obverse and reverse designs. Also included is the 20c Monticello stamp issued April 13, 1956.
This is the only U.S. stamp to show Monticello. This Stamp
has been out of issue for 50 years but is in original Mint condition.
The coins and stamp come in a deluxe wallet display with a Certificate
of Authenticity.
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Ultimate Commemorative
Westward Journey Nickel Collection |
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Price: $79.95
only $59.95! |
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new 2004, 2005 and 2006 commemorative Nickels, in the four popular
versions: 24K gold-plated, platinum-plated, gold-plated hologram, and
colorized! In addition, the collection comes with a set of Nickels showing the old and new Jefferson portraits - you get a total of 23 coins in all! Plus, each collection comes with a Bonus gift with purchase - a set of 3 Jefferson Nickels with all three portraits colorized and in it's own display box. This set of 23 fabulous Nickels contains:
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You can find more Nickel Collections under our "Coin Collections" section.
