The US 1995 Nickel, designed by Felix Schlag, featured a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Issued during a period of economic growth, the 1995 Nickels copper-nickel composition reflected the U.S. transition from silver to more cost-effective metals in coinage. The design paid homage to Jefferson’s legacy of liberty and democracy.
Economically, the 1995 Nickel symbolized the U.S. reliance on base metals like copper and nickel, essential for managing inflation and production costs. Schlag’s design of Jefferson reinforced American values, while the coin’s metal signified practical adjustments in the economy. The 1995 Nickel highlighted the evolving economic policies of the 1990s.