Pennies
In what year does Abraham Lincoln first appear on the penny?
1909
Which president appears on the current nickel?
Thomas Jefferson
Which president is on the dime?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the first year of the Washington Quarter?
1932
When was the first clad half dollar minted?
1971
What years were the "wheat pennies" minted?
1909 to 1958
What year did Thomas Jefferson appear on the nickel?
1938
When did the composition of the dime change from silver?
The U.S. Mint stopped using 90% silver in the dime for general circulation in 1965. Dimes minted in 1964 or earlier are made of 90% silver.
What years did the 50 State Program run until?
1999 - 2008
Who is the last presidential dollar made before they became NIFC's?
James A. Garfield
Why were pennies minted in zinc-coated steel in 1943?
To save copper for the war effort in World War II.
What specific years did nickels contain 35% silver?
From 1942 to 1945.
Why do dimes have ridges on the edge?
The ridges, called reeds, were originally added to prevent people from shaving off small amounts of the precious metal from the coins.
What year was the Wisconsin state quarter released?
2004
What are the years of the NIFC half dollars?
2002-2020
What does the "VDB" on some pennies stand for?
The initials of the designer, Victor David Brenner
What is the metal composition of a modern nickel?
75% copper and 25% nickel
How many ridges does a dime have?
118
What was the theme of the quarter series that ran from 2010 - 2021?
America the Beautiful
Which president signed the act to make presidential dollars?
George W. Bush
Why is the U.S. Mint ending penny production?
The U.S. is ending production because it costs more to produce and distribute a penny than its face value (nearly 4 cents per coin).
In February 2023, how much did the melt value in a nickel exceed its face value?
135%
What does the design on the reverse of the current dime symbolize? (Hint: There is a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch. They all represent something different).
Liberty, strength, and peace
Which state had the fewest quarters minted in the 50 State Quarters Program?
Oklahoma
What is the set where there are reverse proof presidential dollars called?
Coin & Chronicle Set