After the Westward Journey coins, Monticello returned to the reverse in 2006, paired with Jamie Franki's forward-facing portrait of Jefferson based on a Rembrandt Peale painting.
Years
2006–present
Issues listed
63
Lowest mintage
32.9M
Diameter
21.21 mm
Original illustration. Tap to flip.
Mintages dropped sharply in 2009 during the Great Recession, making 2009-P and 2009-D nickels the scarce modern dates. Collectors also seek "Full Steps" examples.
Designer: Jamie Franki (obverse); Felix Schlag (reverse, re-engraved).
2006–2026: On the obverse, below the date (P, D or S).
Grading tips
Check the steps of Monticello and Jefferson's cheek. Fully struck coins with five or six steps sell for premiums in high grades.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Return to Monticello Nickel?
By mintage, the scarcest regular circulation issue is the 2024-D Return to Monticello Nickel with 32,880,000 struck, followed by the 2009-P Return to Monticello Nickel (39,840,000). Survival rates and condition also matter: some higher-mintage dates are scarce in top grades.
Are Return to Monticello Nickels silver?
2006–2026: 75% copper, 25% nickel.
Where is the mint mark on a Return to Monticello Nickel?
2006–2026: On the obverse, below the date (P, D or S).
How many Return to Monticello Nickels were made?
About 22,264,494,400 for circulation across 40 date and mint combinations, from 846,720,000 for the 2015-D Return to Monticello Nickel down to 32,880,000 for the 2024-D Return to Monticello Nickel.
Who designed the Return to Monticello Nickel?
Jamie Franki (obverse); Felix Schlag (reverse, re-engraved).
