2006-D 5C Monticello Satin Finish, FS SP69FS 认证号08542260, PCGS号984163

Type: Jefferson Nickel: Type 4, “Return to Monticello” (2006 - ) Designer: Jamie Franki / Felix Schlag Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Weight: 5.00 grams Diameter: 21.20 millimeters Edge: Plain Mint: Denver Production Strikes: General Description: Following the completion of the “Westward Journey” Nickel series in 2005, the Mint decided to return to a more familiar theme. In particular, the “Monticello” design on the reverses of 1938-2003 Nickels was restored in 2006, hence the “Return to Monticello” name for this new type. Thomas Jefferson still graces the obverse, but in this pose he faces almost completely forward and his bust is shifted to the left side of the coin. The word “Liberty” appears in script on the obverse above the date, and the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears along the outer edge on the right side. (Source: Guth, Ron, CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 2006-D “Satin Finish” nickels were only sold to the public inside the 20-coin 2006 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets—first offered directly by the Mint on July 18, at an issue price of $14.90. All Satin Finish coins are struck on special sandblasted (burnished) planchets, which are then struck under higher pressure than circulation strike coins. Satin Finish coins are also handled with special care throughout the entire production process. Exemplar Notes: A superb “full steps” strike which was acquired 2/2012 from Fayette Trading Co. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com

Jaime Hernandez

In 2005 the U.S. Mint introduced a new Satin Finish on Jefferson Nickels as well as other denominations that are usually issued for circulation. The Satin Finish coins were issued in Sets from 2005-2010. Most 2006-P and D Satin Finish Jefferson Nickels came in really nice quality ranging from about MS67-MS69 condition. So finding a really nice example should not be very difficult.