2006 Nickel

My bird dog doesn't look like that but its probably because he is a German Short-hair? Guess I should have checked out the Hoosier breeds before I bought mine? Only in Indiana?

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Originally posted by knowtracks

So this means that the 2005 nickels are a 1 year design, both obverse & reverse for 1 year only.
Pretty unusual for a coin meant for circulation.

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This is the same "hype" words used last night on the Home Shopping Network.

I'm going to wait and see. I know it's not a beautiful woman in flowing robes like most of us would like to seebut it looks like we are stuck with Jefferson, and this portrait looks interesting.....

Greetings, numismatists!

For the purpose of this forum, I am the choreboy, but my friends call me Jamie. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the '06 nickel obverse. Perhaps this bit of information might be of interest . . .

The design was developed under some guiding principles. First and foremost was a desire to look at American artists for insiration. As you all know, the work of French artist Jean Antoine Houdon was greatly admired by Felix Schlag and Joe Fitzgerald. This design was inspired by the artistry of Rembrandt Peale. The interpretation may not be perfect, but it is 100% American.

The desire to make the coin "face the nation" was another goal. I am a big fan of Glenna Goodacre and really admire what she did with her thoughtful portrait of Sacagewea. I am quite confident that Donna Weaver will do an outstanding job with her sculpt of this design. I too am curious to see how it strikes in business, satin and proof. Time will certainly tell.

Much has been made of the expression of this design in the national media. In troubling times, I hope an expression of "optimism" will be welcome for Americans. Lord knows we've had plenty of hardship lately. A smile, even a small one, will hopefully be welcome in the years to come.

The general concensus of your thread voices concern and displeasure over this design. God bless America -- a great country where people can voice (and post) their thoughts openly. This kind of free discourse is one of the many reasons why I am so gosh-darned proud to be an American.

Your opinions matter to me. I read the postings on several forums and have had communications with many people in coin clubs and numismatic groups. I subscribe to the trades and read them cover to cover. Bear with my modest, imperfect efforts to serve country with my trusty #2 dixon-ticonderoga pencils. Perhaps, in time, this coin may grow on you. I hope it does. You will have a long time to give it some thought.

Do me a favor. Bust open some rolls and circulate some Bisons. They are worth five cents. That's it. Perhaps though, to a YN who gets one in circulation, it would be priceless.

Thanks for your time. Have an excellent day, y'all!
Peace -
JF/AIP

I actually like the cameo aspect of the design. Not cameo in the sense of deep mirrored fields and frosted devices, but the simplicity of the bust of Jefferson on an uncluttered field. (hmmm, sounds a little bit like an auction description) It'll be interesting to see what the actual coin looks like.

Welcome choirboy
very interesting post - thank you

Well, if we want to get technical the coins were actually a 6 month design but remained available in the mint sets and proof sets until the mint quits producing them. I have a little more faith in the business strikes, over the long haul, if they remain in rolls than ND does so we will have to wait and see. (I am talking years, not weeks or months). There are a lot of collectors, especially new collectors, seeking modern issues at this time and that is NOT how it used to be. Us old timers sought the oldies and goodies from days past and are willing to pay those premiums to get "aged" coinage that is, in our minds, very collectable and quite honestly "they just don't make them any more"!