2005 American Bison Nickel Rolls

The first two releases (P and D Mint) to feature a new obverse of Jefferson's profile, this is the 1st time the obverse has been changed since 1938. The first two new releases (P and D Mint) of 2005 to feature the Westward Journey Series on the reverse. The 2005-dated nickel will feature the American Bison, recognizing the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition. Expedition journals described the bison as an animal of great significance to many American Indian cultures.The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist, Jamie Franki, of Concord, North Carolina. United States Mint sculptor-engraver Norman E. Nemeth sculpted the design. This is the third of four semi-annual releases of the Jefferson nickels and only produced for this year. The Bison design is one of the most sought after designs for coinage.