Today is the anniversary of the first Nickel being minted in 1866!
Nickels are made out of a nickel/copper alloy (a mixture of metals), 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel.
The Jefferson nickel has been minted since 1938, when it replaced the Indian Head/Buffalo nickel. The final design was chosen from a contest; the winner was the artist Felix Schlag.
Have fun with your kids today, making purchases, counting change & learning about money...