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Westward Journey Nickel Set
Missouri Quarter

The images above are from my souvenirs I got from St. Louis on my visit there last June. I also got a book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. I already have a set of the nickels I got off pocket change. This one I bought more for the information it has on the packaging. Click on one of the tags to find out more about these particular coins

Nickel 2006 "Westward"

Westward Journey Nickel Series
2006P Nickel / 5 cents
"The Return of the Monticello"
KM# 381, Copper-Nickel

The "Return to Monticello" is the end of the Westward Journey Nickel Series after four other reverse design in 2004 and 2005 and back to the original Monticello reverse of 2003 and before. Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's home. The 2006 design is more elaborate than the previous one. The likeness of Thomas Jefferson is based on the 1800 painting when he was about 57 years old before he became the 3rd American President. The "Liberty" inscription is again based on the original handwriting of Thomas Jefferson.

Nickel 2005 "Westward"

Westward Journey Nickel Series
KM# 368 "American Bison"
KM# 369 "Pacific Coastline"

The 2005 commemorative nickel is the continuation of the Westward Journey Series that commemorates the 200 anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The obverse design of the 2005 Commemorative Nickel is a new Thomas Jefferson image. The likeness is based in 1789 marble bust sculptor done by a French. The hand written inscription "Liberty" is based on Jefferson's actual hand writing.

2005 Spring Reverse Design
The design on the Spring issue features an American Bison which has a great significance to the American Indian culture during the wildlife encounter of Lewis and Clark expedition.

2005 Fall Reverse Design
The design on the Fall issue features a view of the Pacific Ocean base on the picture taken by Andrew E. Shear of Astoria Oregon. The inscription "Ocean in View! O! the joy" reflects the excited entry on Clark's journal.

Nickel 2004 "Westward"

The Westward Journey Nickel Series
2004 Jefferson five Cents

Reverse: Bicentennial commemoration of the Luisianna Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Obverse: The likeness of the 3rd American President, Jefferson.

2004 Spring Design: "Peace Medal" (Louisiana Purchase)

The 2004 Spring Design Jefferson nickel featured a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal commissioned for Lewis and Clark's expedition, that were presented to Native American chiefs and other important leaders as tokens of goodwill at treaty signings and other events. The medal rendition on the reverse 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 with

2004 Fall Design: "Keelboat"

The 2004 Fall design featured a keel boat the main transportation used in the American river during the expedition times. The design, by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Al Maletsky, shows Captains Lewis and Clark in full uniform in the bow of the keel boat.

Information details from www.usmint.gov