Jefferson nickel

Westward Journey nickels, 2004 and 2005 Four backs marking the Lewis and Clark expedition replaced Monticello for two years: a peace medal and a keelboat in 2004, then an American bison and a stretch of coastline with Clark's words "Ocean in view! O! The Joy!" in 2005. The 2005 coins also have a one-year portrait of Jefferson with "Liberty" traced from his own handwriting. All four still turn up in ordinary change, which makes this the most rewarding set a beginner can finish without spending a cent over face value.