Coining a New Nickel (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Coining a New Nickel

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When designing a new coin, U.S. government agencies such as NIST use a 'dummy' imprint so as not to run afoul of anti-counterfeiting rules. Here, Martha Washington in a mob cap subs in for Thomas Jefferson.

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