The new Westward Journey Nickel Series™ marks the first change for the nickel in 66 years.  And there will be not only ONE new design, but TWO in 2004!

These new designs commemorate the Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Lewis and Clark.  To find out more about the new designs, check out:

• For kids:  the United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change New Nickels page.
• For adults:  the Westward Journey Nickel Series information page.

For educators, the United States Mint offers a set of free LESSON PLANS (for Kindergarten through twelfth grades) based on the new nickel designs.  What a great opportunity to connect history with the coins in the very pockets of your students!