The US 1967 Nickel coin, designed by Felix Schlag, was issued during a period of social and political change in the U.S. The coins design, featuring Thomas Jeffersons profile, honored the nations founding principles. Politically, the U.S. was navigating the civil rights movement and escalating tensions in Vietnam, which influenced the coin’s symbolism of unity and history.
The 1967 Nickel coins composition of copper-nickel alloy marked a shift away from using silver in everyday coinage. This change reflected rising metal costs and economic adjustments. The coin’s design, still honoring Jefferson, symbolized the nations commitment to maintaining its heritage during a time of economic and political transition.