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• 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 design is based on the marble bust of Jefferson by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon, completed in 1789. The reverse of 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. The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist, Jamie Franki, of Concord, North Carolina. United States Mint sculptor-engraver Norman E. Nemeth sculpted the design.

• First Ever U.S. Colorized 2005 2-Sided Buffalo Nickel. Authentic & Genuine colorization process pioneered the Merrick Mint.

• Genuine Legal Tender American Bison Nickel struck by the U.S. Mint.

• Coin comes displayed in acrylic airtight holder within a felt fitted coin Jewel Case Limited Edition.

2005 Colorized 2-Sided Buffalo American Bison U.S. Nickel BUFNICK2CRegular price: $7.95Sale price: $5.95