The US 1949 Nickel, designed by Felix Schlag, features Thomas Jefferson and Monticello, reflecting postwar American ideals. Issued after WWII, the US 1949 Nickel marked a return to peacetime coinage with its 75% copper and 25% nickel composition, reinstated after wartime silver substitutions. This metal choice signaled economic recovery and stability.
In 1949, the US faced Cold War tensions and domestic growth. The US 1949 Nickel, with Schlag’s classical design, emphasized democratic values amid global ideological conflict. As inflation rose and production increased, the US 1949 Nickel remained a durable, symbolic tool of everyday American commerce and resilience.