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Imagine reaching into your pocket and pulling out a shiny silver coin.
How can you tell if that coin is a nickel?
Color and Size
A nickel is made of shiny silver-colored metal. It is thicker and slightly wider than a brown penny.
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The color and size give you a hint, but what picture is printed on the coin?
The Front of a Nickel
The front side, or heads, shows a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. He was the third president of the United States.
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What happens if you flip the coin over to the other side?
The Back of a Nickel
The back side, or tails, shows a famous building called Monticello. This building was Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia.
Right under the building, you will also see the words FIVE CENTS, which tells you how much the coin is worth.