Flip a US Nickel Online (5¢)

Realistic 3D US Jefferson 5-Cent coin flipper. Settle disputes, teach probability, and experience authentic numismatic acoustics.

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Numismatic Specifications of the American Five-Cent Coin

First minted in 1866 under the Shield Nickel design, the 5-cent piece has featured Thomas Jefferson since 1938:

DesignerFelix Schlag (Classic) / Jamie Franki (Modern)
Diameter & Thickness21.21 mm / 1.95 mm
Mass / Weight5.000 g (0.176 oz)
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Frequently Asked Questions

Which side is Heads on a US Nickel?

The Obverse (Heads) face displays the forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd US President, based on Rembrandt Peale's 1800 life study, alongside 'LIBERTY' in Jefferson's handwriting.

Which side is Tails on a US Nickel?

The Reverse (Tails) depicts Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic Virginia neoclassical estate, with the denomination 'FIVE CENTS' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

What is the physical composition and weight of a US Nickel?

A US nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel (cupronickel alloy). It weighs exactly 5.000 grams, measures 21.21 mm in diameter, and has a smooth unreeded edge.