Coin specifications and design
Design identification
Obverse: Thomas Jefferson portrait.
Reverse: Monticello or later Jefferson nickel reverse designs.
U.S. Mint coin reference
2004–2005: Jefferson Westward Journey Nickel Series (4 Commemorative Reverse Designs)
2004–2005: Jefferson Westward Journey Nickel Series (4 Commemorative Reverse Designs) history
The Westward Journey Nickel Series marked the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Four reverses appeared across 2004-2005: Peace Medal, Keelboat, American Bison, and Ocean in View.
The 2005 obverse introduced Joe Fitzgerald's right-facing Jefferson portrait, sculpted by Don Everhart. Reverse credits differ by design, so each issue should be identified by its named scene and year.