print email comment close Westward Journey Nickel Series URL: http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/index.cfm?flash=no&action=nickel_series Description: "In commemoration of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel). ... In 2005, a contemporary image of President Jefferson will appear on the nickel, along with two new reverse designs that recognize the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition." Includes images. From the United States Mint. Publisher: The United States Mint Extra Keywords native american Library of Congress Subject Headings: Coins, American Commemorative coins Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) -- Centennial celebrations, etc. Louisiana Purchase -- Centennial celebrations, etc. Nickel (Coin) LII Database Information: Record 6909 created by Maria Brandt on 02/07/2005 Last modification on 02/09/2005 Published: 02/07/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/6909