It's final - the 2006 nickel

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that looks O.K...i thought they would come up with something more fancey..

 

hm, not bad.

 

Well...now we know. Thanks for posting it GD.

 

2006 nickel

the obverse is much much better than 2005 westward nickel.

 

The new obverse isn't really all that new from this year's. Jefferson's head was changed, but that was it. The lettering is in the same spots, and the head is even in the same general location. I'm worried about how this new obverse will wear in circulation. It looks OK in the drawings I've seen, but what will happen when the coin is made in low relief, and then worn down some? It also preserves the vast open space (for bag marks) of this year's obverse. And I've never liked that they went back to the old Monticello reverse.

"But other than that," said Mrs. Lincoln, "the play was great."

 

Well I for one like the fronts they have now better than that nasty thing they came up with.LOL


MARS
WINS #578

 

Its a new design and I like that fact. If it doesn't wear well - a new design will not be very long down the road. 3 obsolete nickel designs in less than a dozen years - could be a good thing from a collector's standpoint.

 

As an ongoing marketing plan by the US Mint it is my opinion this will instill the message they portrayed about the 2006 Nickel being the "last in the Westward Journey Series" this will fulfill the series set and propel the old Jeffersons up the numismatic ladder. Grab your check books gentlemen and start buying all the high grade "Old Jeff's that you can find!!
The Wind of Change is on our door step!

RickieB

 

Originally Posted by justafarmer,
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If it doesn't wear well - a new design will not be very long down the road.

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I'm afraid that for good or bad, like it or not, this is the nickel that we will see for the rest of our lives.
This was part of the law that was signed getting the Westward Nickel Series.
So unless I'm misunderstanding...This is it forever!

 

My understanding of the legislation - was Jefferson on the obverse - Monticello on the reverse. A redesign of Jefferson on the obverse for the purpose of circulation durability, I don't think would violate the intent of the legislation. I could be wrong - most of the time I am.

 

That's a nice design. I like it and hope the Mint does similar things with our other coinage *cough*WASHINGTON QUARTER*cough*

 

Like the westward nickels, it’s a nice design. I like the new “forward-looking Jefferson” but the large right field makes the coin look a little uneven. If the engraves can bring out all the detail that the concept art has, I’ll be darn happy.

 

I love it... It has the GlacierMI seal of approval

 

Absolutely fantastic! I applaud the Mint for trying something completely, daringly new by having Jefferson face front! And it's based on one of my favorite portraits of Jefferson, so I think that's great!

I would have hoped for a different reverse, however... This view of Monticello has been seen for a very long time. I would have been very happy with a new Monticello reverse, perhaps angled like Felix Schlag's ORIGINAL design, but what are you going to do?

You know, it's very possible that we could still have the design that graced the nickel from 1938 to 2003. I wish most people would stop complaining. This is a welcome change... look how the Jefferson series languished for the most part as a collectible for many years. These changes have infused new life into the series and I celebrate that.

 

Well.....I hold full judgement for when the renedering becomes minted coin....but I'm not fond of it so far. One high note though is I'm glad they kept "Liberty" in Jefferson's hand writing.

 

BAH! although i aggree with most that any change is welcome... but, a half hearted change is still only half hearted.... i heard once that coin design should not be art by committe... this is what i think they have done. they do not want to upset too many people by making such a drastic change as removing jefferson and replacing his portrait with that of someone or somethign else. Instead of trying to do what needs to be done, and by that i mean coining fresh new artistic designs, they coin revamped old and tired designs..

i hope the mint can completely changed their ways in the years to come... but for now - i welcome ANY change!

 

The law says "Jefferson on the front, Monticello on the back"
Maybe.............

 

Personally, I like the design, but it will be interesting to see how it wears.