Jefferson Nickel

They were first produced in 1938 and are still produced today. This coin was the third coin made by the United States that featured a US President. Thomas Jefferson is on the obverse (front) of the coin. The reverse (back) of the coin shows Monticello, Jefferson's famous home in Virginia.

Half Dime

Half Dimes are silver five cent US coins also referred to as a half disme. They were first made in 1792. This was the year before the first US Mint actually opened for business. They were official U.S. coins, however.