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Nickels
Shield Nickels (1866–1883)
Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883)
V-Nickels (1883–1912)
V-Nickels, Proof (1883–1913)
Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938)
Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937)
Jefferson Nickels (1938–)
Jefferson Nickels, Special Mint Set (1964–1967)
Jefferson Nickels, Proof (1938–)

Five-cent coins, or nickels, were first issued by the United States in 1866 to replace the silver-based "half dimes" which were struck until 1873, so there was an overlap as the both types of coinage were duplicating the need for a 5-cent piece in circulation. Nickels are still an important part of today's commerce and the Jefferson nickel is widely circulated.

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Shield Nickels (1866–1883)
Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883)
V-Nickels (1883–1912)
V-Nickels, Proof (1883–1913)
Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938)
Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937)
Jefferson Nickels (1938–)
Jefferson Nickels, Special Mint Set (1964–1967)
Jefferson Nickels, Proof (1938–)

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