The modern "Jefferson Nickel" (1938–Present) features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello , on the reverse.
Beyond physical currency, to "nickel and dime" someone is a common American idiom. Opinion | Turning 71 and loving the nickel life Nickels and Dimes
It is larger and thicker than a dime despite being worth half as much. The Dime Value: 10 cents ($$0.10). on the reverse. Beyond physical currency
The terms refer to two common U.S. circulation coins and a popular idiom describing small, repetitive expenses. U.S. Coin Specifications Nickels and Dimes
The name comes from the Old French disme , meaning "tenth part". The "Nickel and Dime" Idiom